Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy assistant to join the Neurosciences Speech and Language Therapy team at St Georges Hospital. It is desirable that the post holder will have experience working within the NHS and with people with disabilities.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will provide clinical support, as directed by the Speech and Language Therapists, to adults with neurological communication and swallow disorders who are inpatients at St Georges Hospital. The post holder will also provide administrative support to the department as required. The post holder will be part of a progressive and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team. Team working skills and excellent communication skills are essential. Experience working with people with communication disorders is desirable.
About us
St George's Hospital is a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Please note that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date if enough suitable applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Please note that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date if enough suitable applications are received.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Good personal organisation skills/ time management
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Demonstrates the ability to manage own time and work flexibly
- Ability to follow instructions and problem solve
- Make routine decisions within closely defined guidelines and procedures
- Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seek assistance as appropriate
Desirable
- Basic computer skills- i.e. word processing
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
Experience
Essential
- Previous therapy experience (Band 2 Therapy Experience) or Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with communication difficulties
- Previous experience working with people with a disability
- Previous experience of data inputting
- Experience of administrative work eg. Photocopying, filing
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic awareness of disability/social issues and impact on functional ability
- Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the role of the Multidisciplinary Team
Desirable
- Basic understanding of commonly used therapy and medical terms
- Knowledge of patient group
Other
Essential
- Professional demeanour
- CRB clearance
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Good personal organisation skills/ time management
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Demonstrates the ability to manage own time and work flexibly
- Ability to follow instructions and problem solve
- Make routine decisions within closely defined guidelines and procedures
- Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seek assistance as appropriate
Desirable
- Basic computer skills- i.e. word processing
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
Experience
Essential
- Previous therapy experience (Band 2 Therapy Experience) or Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with communication difficulties
- Previous experience working with people with a disability
- Previous experience of data inputting
- Experience of administrative work eg. Photocopying, filing
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic awareness of disability/social issues and impact on functional ability
- Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the role of the Multidisciplinary Team
Desirable
- Basic understanding of commonly used therapy and medical terms
- Knowledge of patient group
Other
Essential
- Professional demeanour
- CRB clearance
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
