Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Speech and Language Therapist (Liaison, Diversion & Reconnect – LDR) – Kent and Medway
Enthusiastic, motivated Speech and Language Therapists here: Are you?
If you're eager to make a meaningful difference in the Criminal Justice System, join Liaison, Diversion & Reconnect (LDR)—a crucial role where your skills and passion can truly impact lives.
About the Role
You’ll play a vital part in supporting our existing Speech & Language Therapist to conduct assessments and interventions for service users experiencing complex vulnerabilities and neurodiverse needs.
This is an opportunity to:
- Contribute to innovative practice and service development
- Help individuals access equitable justice support by addressing communication needs, disabilities (including learning disability and neurodevelopmental conditions) like autism and ADHD
- Collaborate with police, courts, probation and healthcare teams for better outcomes
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed assessments for service users in the Criminal Justice System
- Provide personalised interventions to support neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities
- Work with multi-agency teams to embed SLT expertise in LDR pathways
- Advise on empowerment, communication strategies, and access to appropriate services
- Assist in policy development and professional training within the trust
- Ensures compliance with privacy, accessibility and safeguarding standards
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Requirements
- Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for business use (unless adapted due to protected disability under the Equality Act 2010)
- Experience (or interest) in neurodiversity, criminal justice systems, or diverse demographics would be advantageous
- Commitment to recovery-focused practice and collaboration with local services
Kent & Medway NHS Foundation Trust: Making Mental Health Care Better
We pride ourselves on a rising quality rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC – rated Good) and focus on inclusive, community-centred care.
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Our mission beyond mental illness management: helping people live well.
With services covering all ages, including:
- Specialist eating disorder clinics
- Neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., autism, ADHD)
- Child & adult mental health support
- Collaborative, seamless service provision
We value:
- Caring, inclusion, curiosity, and confidence
Why Join Us?
- Work within a trusted NHS team with national recognition
- Join an inclusive, forward-thinking organisation shifting mental health outcomes
- Collaborative work culture and professional growth
- Support system-wide service goals and community well-being
Next Steps
Want to explore this opportunity further? Contact:
- David Barker – Team Manager
- Email: david.barker13@nhs.net
- Phone: 0800 197 5542 (Janice New – LDR SLT, also: 0800 197 5542)
An equal-opportunities employer and values diversity.
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