Speech and Language Therapist - Canterbury, United Kingdom - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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Canterbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our team at Kent and Canterbury HospitalIf you are motivated, adaptable and passionate about helping people with communication and swallowing difficulties, then we would love you to join our team at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust.

Previous applicants need not apply

Are you a newly qualified SLT looking for your dream role in the acute hospital setting? Are you excited to develop your knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of swallowing and communication difficulties? Would you like to work with a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking team? Then this is the job for you We are looking for SLTs at the beginning of their career, or those returning to practice after time away, to join our organisation.

Our SLT team has been growing in size and capacity over the last few years with new funding being agreed and team members progressing with internal promotions.

We prioritise a positive workplace culture and want our staff to feel included, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Senior Therapies Management have a can do attitude and we are a valued team within Therapies and the wider organisation.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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.

NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19.

As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else.

NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details on this long-standing post. Feel free to call Brenna Fossey, Head of Service and Clinical Lead for Adult Speech and Language Therapy on to discuss our vacancies and what we can offer you We're really excited to hear from you