Acute Lead Speech & Language Therapist

Job summary

Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Acute Inpatient Team 0.8wte - Permanent The Adult SLT team at Darent Valley Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a part-time [0.8wte] permanent Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

We are also happy to consider part - time working or a job - share arrangement for the right candidate. This is a key leadership role within a dynamic, forward-thinking team serving a diverse caseload, including the hospital's 15-bedded Intensive Care Unit.

Located close to South-East London with strong transport links, the Trust also offers a 5% high-cost area supplement . Our team is known for being friendly, proactive and adaptable, with a strong commitment to high-quality patient care and professional development.

Main duties of the job You will play an active role in shaping the service through: Clinical governance, service evaluation and ongoing development Line management and supervision of SLT colleagues Leading and contributing to audits, quality improvement projects and training initiatives Delivering teaching across wards and multidisciplinary teams Supporting junior SLTs, SLTAs and students

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.

Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community. We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients.

Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

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Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential oHighly specialist knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group oKnowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group oExcellent verbal and written communication skills oGood auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically oExcellent interpersonal skills oExcellent organisational and prioritisation skills oIT Literate Education and Training Essential oRecognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent oHealth and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practise oEvidence of successful completion of specialist short courses oEvidence of CPD relevant to role Desirable oLeadership training or qualification Experience Essential oSignificant postgraduate experience in associated specialties oExperience of management of a wide range of complex pathologies oExperience in supervision and clinical education of more junior staff, students and assistants Desirable oExperience of tracheostomy assessment and management oExperience carrying out videofluoroscopy and/or FEES assessment including analysis and report writing oExperience in line management 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.