Job summary
You will work as a member of the Speech & Language Therapy team (SALT) to deliver treatment programmes to patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of acquired neurological conditions, including brain injury.
This role will involve working at both sites, Lillington House and Helen Ley House.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload of patients and will carry out therapy programmes supervised by the SALT team to individuals and groups of patients.
You will provide support with administration tasks required by the SALT team.
You will be required to design and prepare therapy materials as required.
You will support with the oral care programme at CFNC.
About us
Castel Froma Neuro Care is a registered charity that cares for those with complex neurological conditions such as brain injury, MS, MND, Parkinson's disease and Huntingdon's disease. We have over 75 permanent residents across two sites (Lillington House and Helen Ley House), plus a number of respite guests who stay with us on a temporary basis.
Castel Froma Neuro Care can offer:
- Comprehensive healthcare package following successful completion of probation period;
- Contributory pension scheme;
- Staff uniform;
- Training, both in-house and external;
- Mentor support;
- 28 days holiday per annum, rising to 30 days after 2 complete years' service (based on full time)
- Free on-site parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support to Speech & Language Therapists (SALTs) in providing services to adults with acquired brain injuries.
- Independently prioritise and manage own workload in consultation with SALTs.
- To form motivating relationships with residents to achieve positive therapy outcomes.
- To feedback on progress to SALTs; including providing notification when therapy objectives are not being met and suggest modifications.
- To maintain records of therapy sessions; maintain up-to-date and accurate written records.
- To provide routine advice and support related to the therapy programme for families and carers.
- To contribute to joint therapy sessions with other Health Care Professionals.
- To design and prepare clinical materials and communication charts using IT and word processing.
- To provide day-to-day administrative support to SALTs.
- To maintain therapy equipment inventories.
- To make video recordings and take photographs, edit and save, under the direction of SALTs, within the framework of GDPR.
- To work with members of the wider MDT team, to provide high quality services.
- To undertake training to develop professional competencies in order to meet standards required.
- To work within relevant legal and policy frameworks, eg. Disability Act 2001.
- To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions.
- To ensure that CFNC standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all residents.
- To have an organisational and individual responsibility towards safeguarding vulnerable adults.
- You may be required to undertake activities that require physical effort, eg. re-positioning residents or manoeuvring wheelchairs that contain patients weighing in excess of 20 stone.
- To sensitively deal with patients with challenging behaviour, distressed relatives.
- To work within a wide range of locations and environments with differing demands and expectations.
- Sitting in restricted positions while delivering therapy.
- You may be required to work in unpleasant conditions eg. infectious illnesses, bodily fluids, verbal aggression.
- Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
- This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to review at any time in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support to Speech & Language Therapists (SALTs) in providing services to adults with acquired brain injuries.
- Independently prioritise and manage own workload in consultation with SALTs.
- To form motivating relationships with residents to achieve positive therapy outcomes.
- To feedback on progress to SALTs; including providing notification when therapy objectives are not being met and suggest modifications.
- To maintain records of therapy sessions; maintain up-to-date and accurate written records.
- To provide routine advice and support related to the therapy programme for families and carers.
- To contribute to joint therapy sessions with other Health Care Professionals.
- To design and prepare clinical materials and communication charts using IT and word processing.
- To provide day-to-day administrative support to SALTs.
- To maintain therapy equipment inventories.
- To make video recordings and take photographs, edit and save, under the direction of SALTs, within the framework of GDPR.
- To work with members of the wider MDT team, to provide high quality services.
- To undertake training to develop professional competencies in order to meet standards required.
- To work within relevant legal and policy frameworks, eg. Disability Act 2001.
- To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions.
- To ensure that CFNC standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all residents.
- To have an organisational and individual responsibility towards safeguarding vulnerable adults.
- You may be required to undertake activities that require physical effort, eg. re-positioning residents or manoeuvring wheelchairs that contain patients weighing in excess of 20 stone.
- To sensitively deal with patients with challenging behaviour, distressed relatives.
- To work within a wide range of locations and environments with differing demands and expectations.
- Sitting in restricted positions while delivering therapy.
- You may be required to work in unpleasant conditions eg. infectious illnesses, bodily fluids, verbal aggression.
- Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
- This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to review at any time in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English.
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care.
- Evidence of educational training in Speech & Language Therapy.
- Hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to manage own workload.
Desirable
- Be able to reflect on own practice and identify strengths and development needs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults.
Desirable
- Experience working with neurological conditions.
- Experience working in a care home setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English.
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care.
- Evidence of educational training in Speech & Language Therapy.
- Hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to manage own workload.
Desirable
- Be able to reflect on own practice and identify strengths and development needs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults.
Desirable
- Experience working with neurological conditions.
- Experience working in a care home setting.
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.
