We have an exciting opportunity for Speech and Language Therapists interested in working with pre-schoolage children to join our team in North West Kent.Our Children's Therapies Team is an integrated therapies team providing Speech and Language Therapy,Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Specialist Nurse Advisors and Care Co-ordinators to children 0 - 19years within KCHFT.The sessions will be based in one of our community clinics in either Dartford, Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells,where you will be able to work alongside some of our experienced Clinical Specialists. The sessions will alsoinvolve working in some of our local Children's Centres where we are introducing a Talking Walk-in service.We work closely with colleagues from other health, education and social care teams to provide an integratedteam around the child approach.We currently have up to 1.60 wte Band 6 Early Years Speech and Language Therapy sessions available on apermanent basis. We will consider full-time, part-time and term-time only posts. This post could also besuitable as a development opportunity for a Band 5.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan and implement SLT interventions that support children with a range of speech language andcommunication needs.To deliver evidence-based SLT interventions for children that support them achieving their identified healthoutcomes.To develop integrated care plans in partnership with the child, young person and / or family recommending andsupporting interventions that are appropriate at a universal, targeted and specialist level.To participate in clinical supervision and to work as part of an integrated team with Therapy Assistants, OTs,PTs, SLTs, Care Co-ordinators and Specialist Nurse Advisors offering support to colleagues as appropriate toknowledge and skills.To actively work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams to provide high quality care tochildren and young people in line with our care pathways.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy degree

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience in managing complex caseloads

Desirable

• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (Easy-Pay / E-roster/ TAPs/ RIO)

Special Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• bility to manage time effectively, prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to manage and lead change

Ability to Manage

Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heathside clinic

Maidstone

ME17 4AH

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