Speech & Language Therapist

Job summary The Children's Therapies Team is an integrated therapies team providing Speech and Language Therapy, OccupationalTherapy, Physiotherapy, Specialist Nurse Advisors and Care Co-ordinators to children 0-19 years within KCHFT.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 post on a permanent basis primarily within our School Years teams.
We will consider both full-time and part time options and flexible working would be considered depending on servicerequirements.
We provide support to primary, secondary and special schools across the East locality.
KCHFT works within a Balanced System framework including the link therapist model.
You will provide advice, coaching, assessment and intervention tochildren and young people with a range of language and communication needs including AAC, social communication,language, speech, fluency and selective mutism.
There will be opportunities to work in venues and schools alongside other staff in the team.
We are looking for a therapist /therapists who have experience of supporting AAC in both mainstreamand specialist environments and who may have experience of/interest in dysphagia.
The successful applicant(s) will join our Children's Therapies East Kent Team and will be supported by Band 7 Clinical and Team Leads within the team.
We currently offer a hybrid work pattern for staff with face to face sessions offered from schools and bases within the community and options to work some sessions remotely from home, where appropriate.
Main duties of the job Work to support local schools to meet the needs of children and young people with speech, language and communicationneeds (SLCN) using the Balanced System model.
To assess, plan and implement SLT interventions that support children with a range of speech language and complex communication needs.
To deliver evidence-based SLT interventions for children that support them achieving their identified health outcomes.
To develop integrated care plans in partnership with the child, young person and / or family recommending and supporting 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 to knowledge and skills.
To actively work as a member of a multi disciplinary and multi-agency teams to provide high quality care to children 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 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.
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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 See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional HCPC registration.
Health related degree Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience Special Knowledge & Expertise Essential 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 within the last 12 months Skills & Abilities Essential 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 Strong influencing and negotiating skills Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to manage own time effectively Desirable Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.