Speech and language therapy

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked ‘Good’ by the CQC? Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want to be a part of this, we would love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about working in stroke? Do you want to build on your knowledge and skills within a specialist team? Would you like flexible working to support your work/life balance? If you answered yes, we’ve got the perfect role for you! MCH are looking for a self-motivated and dynamic Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly stroke team.

This exciting opportunity working with adults with communication and swallowing problems following a stroke has arisen due to expanding our team. This post is part time (22.5 hours) and will be based predominantly at Sheppey Community Hospital and will also include community work in the Swale area.

The role covers diverse communities across Medway and Swale and gives you the chance to work with your patient from hospital discharge to home. The stroke pathway consists of inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Units (SRU) at Harmony House and Sheppey Community Hospital, as well as Early Supported Discharge Team (ESD) and Stroke Community Assessment Rehabilitation Team (SCART) for longer term rehab. You will have the opportunity to support your patients to achieve their goals for as long as clinically indicated.

Job Responsibilities:

• To assess, diagnose, treat and manage own specialist caseload of patients and maintain associated records.
• To provide specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes.
• To work with colleagues in an interdisciplinary manner for the benefit of stroke patients and the service, towards national and key service objectives.
• To train and support the carers of patients and participate in appropriate specialist training of colleagues.
• To advise and provide clinical support to therapists/staff on Speech and Language Therapy issues.
• To supervise the work of assistants, technical instructors, students and other staff working with the postholder.
• To be able to work within own scope of practice and engage fully in the supervision and Performance Development Review processes.

This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused. We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development. We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support. You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can 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.

MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients. MCH is considering merging with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). If the merger goes ahead, the proposed transfer date is 30th September 2026 and this role will be subject to TUPE transfer to KCHFT.

MCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a compassionate and inclusive workplace and values diversity of all people. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any kind and wish to provide our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At the heart of our values, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect and provide a workplace where people feel they belong. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join MCH.

We are positive about disability and we guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria as specified in the job description. We are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the interview and selection process and through their employee journey. We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.