Job summary
1 x 22.5 hour per week
You
will join our team of speech and language therapists and clerical officers as
an assistant. You will be part of a
friendly and supportive team who hold regular team meetings, supervision, mentoring
and are committed to pastoral care.
You will work with individuals who have a
variety of speech, language, communication and eating and drinking difficulties.
This may include people with complex health needs e.g. stroke, progressive
conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease, and those receiving palliative care.
This role may be of interest to people who have experience of working with
adults in a health care setting.
You will work in a variety of settings such as
health centres, the patients own home and care homes.
Our Trust is committed to
safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, expecting all
colleagues to be the same.
We would be very happy to
discuss this role with you; please contact jacqueline.senior@swyt.nhs.uk, providing a contact number.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to support
the speech and language therapy team with a variety of tasks including:
Independently carrying out therapy
activities under the guidance and supervision of a Speech and Language therapist.
Running communication therapy groups.
Working with individuals to
improve or maintain their communication and/or eating and drinking skills.
Adapting programmes of work
and reporting on patient progress to the Speech and Language therapist.
Creating therapy materials to
help the delivery of therapy programmes.
Using computer-based Microsoft
and other specialist programmes.
Developing and supporting
paper- and computer-based communication aids.
Training and support in this
role will be provided.
As with all health care, there
is a requirement to maintain high quality, accurate and timely health
records.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To support speech and language therapists to provide effective, high quality services through the delivery and adaptations of treatment programmes to clients individually and / or in groups and through general clinical and administrative support in the Department
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To provide and deliver packages of care to individual clients under the guidance and supervision of the qualified speech and language therapist.
- To independently carry out therapy programmes as directed by SLTs, which require close physical contact with patients, using knowledge and skills to adapt programmes as appropriate and to report on progress and observations to supervising SLT after each intervention
- To assist speech and language therapists in the running of groups and the delivery of the agreed elements of the group and to be responsible for the associated administrative duties.
- To prepare, maintain, initiate and develop therapy materials and equipment and assist in the preparation of programmes of therapy.
- To use knowledge and skills to assess the need for therapy and to feedback/discuss with speech and language therapist.
- To contribute towards the adaptation and development of individual programmes of therapy, by using knowledge, skills and awareness of the clients needs, gained through specific episodes of care, discussing any developments/changes to therapy programmes after each intervention, and gaining agreement and direction from the supervising SLT for future sessions.
- To participate in service delivery within a variety of locations e.g. clinics, patients home, care homes.
- To represent the department as first point of contact when necessary.
- To undertake training and be proficient with a variety of IT and therapy based computer packages i.e. boardmaker, internet, word, exel, powerpoint and communication aids
- To undertake appropriate training relevant to the role, to support continuous professional development
- To write and record accurate, concise and timely clinical notes after each intervention, accessible to SLTs and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- To provide training for professionals and members of the multi-agency team regarding the use of computer based packages in relation to communication support
- To adhere to the Speech and Language Therapy and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To carry out administrative /clerical duties associated with the role for the department.
- Other duties commensurate with the grade.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respectat all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open, transparent
Respectful
Person first and in the centre
Improve and be outstanding
Relevant today, ready for tomorrow
Families and carers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;
maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;
understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Trust Data Protection Policy;
comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;
receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;
understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;
recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;
ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participatingin relevanttraining;
comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);
demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;
abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.
adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;
being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;
Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;
In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To support speech and language therapists to provide effective, high quality services through the delivery and adaptations of treatment programmes to clients individually and / or in groups and through general clinical and administrative support in the Department
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To provide and deliver packages of care to individual clients under the guidance and supervision of the qualified speech and language therapist.
- To independently carry out therapy programmes as directed by SLTs, which require close physical contact with patients, using knowledge and skills to adapt programmes as appropriate and to report on progress and observations to supervising SLT after each intervention
- To assist speech and language therapists in the running of groups and the delivery of the agreed elements of the group and to be responsible for the associated administrative duties.
- To prepare, maintain, initiate and develop therapy materials and equipment and assist in the preparation of programmes of therapy.
- To use knowledge and skills to assess the need for therapy and to feedback/discuss with speech and language therapist.
- To contribute towards the adaptation and development of individual programmes of therapy, by using knowledge, skills and awareness of the clients needs, gained through specific episodes of care, discussing any developments/changes to therapy programmes after each intervention, and gaining agreement and direction from the supervising SLT for future sessions.
- To participate in service delivery within a variety of locations e.g. clinics, patients home, care homes.
- To represent the department as first point of contact when necessary.
- To undertake training and be proficient with a variety of IT and therapy based computer packages i.e. boardmaker, internet, word, exel, powerpoint and communication aids
- To undertake appropriate training relevant to the role, to support continuous professional development
- To write and record accurate, concise and timely clinical notes after each intervention, accessible to SLTs and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- To provide training for professionals and members of the multi-agency team regarding the use of computer based packages in relation to communication support
- To adhere to the Speech and Language Therapy and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To carry out administrative /clerical duties associated with the role for the department.
- Other duties commensurate with the grade.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respectat all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open, transparent
Respectful
Person first and in the centre
Improve and be outstanding
Relevant today, ready for tomorrow
Families and carers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;
maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;
understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Trust Data Protection Policy;
comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;
receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;
understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;
recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;
ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participatingin relevanttraining;
comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);
demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;
abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.
adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;
being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;
Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;
In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau
- Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent.
- NNEB/NVQ3 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Within the first year to achieve competency in:
- Assessment of communication skills.
- Identify appropriate therapy.
- Commence appropriate Therapy in the absence of a Speech and Language Therapist.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality within the context of health care.
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of the role of Speech and language Therapy.
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals/agencies relating to their identified client group.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working with adults and or children with speech needs and communication difficulties.
- I.T. knowledge and experience of a variety of computer software.
Desirable
- Admin and clerical experience.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Good Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions but to show initiative where appropriate.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Flexible working practices.
- Reliable.
- Enthusiastic.
Person Specification
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau
- Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent.
- NNEB/NVQ3 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Within the first year to achieve competency in:
- Assessment of communication skills.
- Identify appropriate therapy.
- Commence appropriate Therapy in the absence of a Speech and Language Therapist.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality within the context of health care.
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of the role of Speech and language Therapy.
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals/agencies relating to their identified client group.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working with adults and or children with speech needs and communication difficulties.
- I.T. knowledge and experience of a variety of computer software.
Desirable
- Admin and clerical experience.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Good Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions but to show initiative where appropriate.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Flexible working practices.
- Reliable.
- Enthusiastic.
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.
