Job summary
- Main area
- Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week 7.5 hour days)
- Job ref
- 344-2158DCB
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Speech and Language Therapist
Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our SLT team on the East Kent Neuro Rehab Unit (EKNRU). Our small, friendly team is inclusive and welcoming. We are focused on evidenced based intervention and service improvement, to ensure our patients receive the best possible care.
We encourage applications from students graduating this summer and those who already hold their HCPC registration. If you are passionate about communication therapy and a career in rehabilitation we would love to hear from you.
EKNRU is located at the the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, in the historic and vibrant city of Canterbury. Canterbury is surrounded by woodland and countryside with the stunning Kent Coast in easy reach. There are quick links to London by rail and road.
You will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care to individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties on East Kent Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (EKNRU). You will be supported by our experienced SLT team to complete your RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) and dysphagia competencies, and to develop your knowledge and skills as an autonomous practitioner.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the Speech and Language Therapy Service at East Kent Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (EKNRU) Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The post holder will assist the Team Leads for the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) EKNRU service and facilitate in the prioritisation of SLT services.
To provide swallowing and communication assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to a mixed caseload of adults with acute neurological and medical conditions.
To use current evidence based practice to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses; developing management and treatment plans with support from senior SLTs.
To help and advise colleagues, other members of the MDT, relatives and carers on the best course of intervention, including discharge planning.
To be responsible for managing a clinical caseload of patients, maintaining accurate records of work.
To work as an autonomous practitioner with access to support and expert advice and from more experienced clinicians as required.
To work flexibly within the Speech and Language Therapy Department (SLT), working across site or within other areas when required to do so.
To work collaboratively with other agencies as part of a multidisciplinary/multiagency team, to ensure effective service provision.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information, along with all the information required to apply for the vacancy.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience at undergraduate /post graduate level
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a rehabilitation or acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and counselling skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiating and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Basic IT skills
- Willingness and ability to be a good team member
- Good organisational skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
Desirable criteria
- Counselling skills
- Facilitating communication groups
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to the patient group, (acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures, (relevant to inpatient rehabilitation and/or acute setting)
- Evidence based knowledge of a wide variety of treatment techniques and strategies relevant adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to role)
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Currently hold or be nearing completion of a diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy with appropriate HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Ability to travel across the Trust
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephanie Earnshaw or Hazel King
- Job title
- Clinical specialist speech and language therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01227 864153
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