We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist in our Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Kent. Youwill be working as part of our amazing multi-disciplinary Team, consisting of Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses,Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Vision and Hearing Practitioners and Clinical Support Team.

This post will involve a range of community, office based and home-based working within North Kent. Excellent supervision andsupport are available to enable you to deliver excellent outcome-based quality care to Adults with Learning Disabilities.If you are seeking a new challenge and interested in becoming part of this forward thinking and innovative Trust then we want to talkto you.We take pride in our service and the quality care we provide - you will share our values:- Making a difference for people with a Learning Disability.- Enjoy working together and put people at the heart of what we do.- Reduce inequalities for people with a Learning Disability.

Main duties of the job

You will be working with a caseload of adults aged 18+ with Learning Disabilities. The role will involve providing support and adviceto individuals with a Learning Disability, their family and/or carers, including delivering training where appropriate.

We use both face to face visits, as well as virtual assessments where clinically appropriate. We work in a number of settings,including client's own homes, residential/supported living, day centres or in the community. We also work with multiple agencies andservice providers across Kent, embedding joint working practices to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.Our locality covers the Dartford, Gravesend, Swanley, Swale and Medway area, which at times may include travelling into rural areasand occasionally across other areas of Kent.

To find out more about our Learning Disability team and what we do here, please follow the link below, where you will also find a linkto the HOP (Helping our People) -https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/community-learning-disability-team/

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

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (HCPC, RCSLT). Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment).

Desirable

• Mentoring qualification equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS. Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work. Ability to cope with change. Ability to use own initiative.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable.

ABILITY TO MANAGE

Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lordswood Healthy Living Centre

Lordswood

ME5 8TJ

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