Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our voice team.If you have a passion for working with voice patients in a supportive team this is the job for you.We will give you the opportunity to develop your voice skills and competencies in a specialist and wellrespected team.You will manage your own voice caseload with support from a team of experienced speech andlanguage therapists and access to specialist supervision. We hold regular in-service training day andcan fund external courses.If you are interested but have had limited voice experience we may be able to offer this as adevelopment post so contact us to discuss furtherThe Kent Community Health Adult Speech & Language Therapy service is friendly and welcoming. Weare committed to continually developing our staff and services. Take a look at our promo video hereSLT AHP New edit.mov on Vimeo.Our service consists of about 30 therapists and assistant practitioners. We really value our staff andthey in turn value the support and opportunities that we provide.Full time (part time may be considered)
Main duties of the job
The Adult Speech and Language Therapy service in East and West Kent provides services to peopleover the age of 18 who require assessment, diagnosis and management of acquired swallowing andcommunication disorders.The voice service consists of SLT's in all 4 of our localities across Kent. They meet regularly and haveaccess to specialist supervision and training.This post will work with a range of voice patients across the East - mainly in Margate and Whitstable.The voice therapists are part of the bigger team who see patients in clinic, community hospitals, carehomes or in their own homes. We are a team of more than 25 SLTs and associate practitioners. Weprovide regular supervision and in-service training and have specialist advisors in areas includingdysphasia, dysphagia, motor speech disorders, dementia, dysfluency and voice.We use the East Kent Outcome Measurement System (EKOS) which supports evidence based practiceand clinical reflection.
Additional Working Pattern: 37.5
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver 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're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. 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. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 5th March 2024.
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Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 5th March 2024.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice as a Speech & Language Therapist
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant post graduate short courses in voice
Desirable
- Membership of or attendance at relevant RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks
- Member of British Voice Association
- Attendance at relevant postgraduate training courses such as Huckabee dysphagia course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience (ideally minimum 18 months) as a band 5 SLT working with an adult caseload
- Some experience of assessing and treating voice patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of assessment and therapy tools and evidence of skilled application relevant to the client group
Skills
Essential
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patients in an appropriate and timely manner; willing to change and accept change and explore new ways of doing things and approaches
- Ability to travel independently between sites in a timely manner as required by the service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational time management and prioritisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice as a Speech & Language Therapist
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant post graduate short courses in voice
Desirable
- Membership of or attendance at relevant RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks
- Member of British Voice Association
- Attendance at relevant postgraduate training courses such as Huckabee dysphagia course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience (ideally minimum 18 months) as a band 5 SLT working with an adult caseload
- Some experience of assessing and treating voice patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of assessment and therapy tools and evidence of skilled application relevant to the client group
Skills
Essential
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patients in an appropriate and timely manner; willing to change and accept change and explore new ways of doing things and approaches
- Ability to travel independently between sites in a timely manner as required by the service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational time management and prioritisation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
