1 Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Paediatric Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly team in North West Kent.The Children's Therapies service provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and CareCo-ordination services to Children and Young People aged 0-19.We have 1 Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist available on a permanent basis to workacross client groups across early years and schools with the focus being currently in early years.The posts are suitable for a current Band 6 looking for a new opportunity or for Band 5 post-preceptor staff wishing to progress in their career. We currently offer a hybrid work pattern for staff with a combination of face to face and virtualworking. We pride ourselves on the support and induction offered to new staff including: regular meetings with a line manager; access to clinical supervision; in house and external training. We offer regular clinical governance days where the wholeteam comes together to share knowledge, skills and CPD experiences., As a B6 Speech and Language Therapist you will:o Help us deliver 'The Balanced System', working with family hubs to provide easy access to early years childrenthrough drop-ins or in schools and settings to provide Specialist, Targeted and Universal support for SLCN.o Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care oridentified projects.o Support in the supervision and development of staff.o Actively work as a member of the Children's Therapies team to provide high quality care to service users.o Undertake a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service.o Act as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of service users and/orpathways with complex needs across the relevant field.The successful applicants will join our large Children's Therapies team.As a Band 6 you will be supported by Band 7 Clinical Leads from both within locality and across Kent.Candidates will need to be able to drive as we deliver our services in clinics, schools and settings across our locality.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 We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both, As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

• Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ), Masters level study or working towards
• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study, Demonstratable experience in in area of practice
• Practical experience in managing complex caseloads
• Evidence of being a mentor, supervisor or educator, Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice, Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups, Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
• Ability to manage and lead change