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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position working 37.5 hours in our Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Kent as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist.

You will be working as part of a dynamic and enthusiastic Multi-Disciplinary Team, working with a caseload of adults aged 18+ with Learning Disabilities.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who has some experience working with Adults with Learning Disabilities, assessing and managing complex communication needs.
Some dysphagia management experience would also be beneficial. You will be providing support and advice to individuals with a Learning Disability, their family and/or carers, including delivering training where appropriate. Excellent presentation and communication skills are needed, along with a good understanding of the relevant legislation and practises relating to Learning Disabilities, which you will be able to evidence in your day to day working.

Main duties of the job

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 and service 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 areas and occasionally across other areas of Kent.

We are interested in meeting clinicians who have the right values and passion, and who are keen to undertake training and development in clinical areas that they may be less experienced in, i.e. dysphagia.

We enjoy supporting clinicians to grow, and would be happy to support a developmental post from a 5 to a 6 where appropriate.

If you think you have transferable skills that would support our Adults with Learning Disabilities we would value the opportunity to have a chat with you.

Working for our organisation

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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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

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