Job summary
We are pleased to offer this fantastic opportunity to join our Adult Speech & Language Therapy Department at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust, on a permanent basis.
We are looking for an Assistant to support us in delivering communication and swallowing management & rehabilitation to adult in-patients with general medical, neurological and age-related conditions. You must be able to work well as part of a team, have effective communication skills and be passionate about providing excellent care to patients and their families living with communication and or swallowing difficulties
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the wider SLT Adult service, who enjoy a supportive and friendly working environment, where we encourage participation and learning from one another at all times, and for our staff at all stages in their career.
The department has regular in -service training, peer and line management supervision. You can find out more about the SLT team here:Therapies - UHBW Careers
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
We would love to hear from you if you have any questions or are interested in discussing if this could be the perfect role for you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
We would love to hear from you if you have any questions or are interested in discussing if this could be the perfect role for you!
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English or equivalent ie GCSE grade C/4 or above
- One of the following: 3 A levels or Science T level or NVQ level 3/SQCF level 6 or BTEC level 3 national Diploma in health-related subject or level 3 apprenticeship such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people from different cultures, religions and ethnic groups, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude (E)
- Ability to adapt to different situations
- Previous experience in a healthcare, education or caring role; demonstrating an awareness of NHS healthcare policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of multiprofessional team working
- Experience working with people who have communication or swallowing difficulties
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, spoken and written
- Effective organisational skills & time management
- Ability to prioritise workload with competing demands
- Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivated, able to use own initiative
- Able to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Familiarity with computerised administration and ordering systems
Behaviours and Values / Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Communicate fluently in English
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English or equivalent ie GCSE grade C/4 or above
- One of the following: 3 A levels or Science T level or NVQ level 3/SQCF level 6 or BTEC level 3 national Diploma in health-related subject or level 3 apprenticeship such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people from different cultures, religions and ethnic groups, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude (E)
- Ability to adapt to different situations
- Previous experience in a healthcare, education or caring role; demonstrating an awareness of NHS healthcare policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of multiprofessional team working
- Experience working with people who have communication or swallowing difficulties
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, spoken and written
- Effective organisational skills & time management
- Ability to prioritise workload with competing demands
- Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivated, able to use own initiative
- Able to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Familiarity with computerised administration and ordering systems
Behaviours and Values / Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Communicate fluently in English
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
