Job summary
A position has just become available in our Adult Community SLT service in Brent for a full time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant on a permanent basis.
We are a dynamic and welcoming team of SLTs, focused on providing high standard patient-centred care with emphasis on continuing service development and personal development.
Our team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and resourceful Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support our SLT Team in Brent.
The right candidate will be interested in working with clients with communication and swallowing difficulties due to neurological conditions and passionate about supporting these clients to reach their goals by implementing therapy plans prescribed by the therapists.
Provision of administration support for the team is an additional aspect of the role.
We need an excellent communicator who can adapt their communication to each client's needs. Ideally you would have relevant work or voluntary experience with this client group, or with other people with communication impairments. You would need to be an adaptable team member who can prioritise tasks effectively and flexibly.
This is a split role between the community and the inpatient SLT teams.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake specific skilled Speech & Language Therapy support work to promote the rehabilitation of patients.
- To treat patients according to specific treatment protocols e.g. repetitive task specific training, monitoring patient progression, making minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required.
- To work without direct supervision within the Speech and Language Therapy team, undertaking tasks delegated by a qualified therapist.
- To continually monitor and report changes in the patient's presentation and to report back patient progress and inform therapist of any concerns.
- To maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- To provide administrative support to the SLT team.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level III or experience working in a therapy setting is desirable, e.g. as a Therapy Assistant, Health Care Assistant, however other relevant experience of this population will be considered including voluntary work
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of communication facilitation skills
- Understanding of the roles of the members of the multidisciplinary team
- To carry out basic therapeutic interventions as delegated by a qualified member of staff.
- Understanding of the post and its duties
- Understanding of the need to adhere to policies and procedures
- Basic understanding of professional standards
- Basic knowledge and understanding of communication disorders
- Experience of using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to present information, written and orally, in English in a clear concise manner
- Able to keep legible and accurate patient information and records in English
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public with sensitivity and empathy.
- To be able to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary setting.
- To be able to instruct patients and carers on a range of therapeutic activities
- To be computer literate and able to carry out basic administration tasks on computer and create therapy resources.
Key Attributes
Essential
- Responsible and reliable attitude to work
- Flexible and efficient, calm, approachable
- Ability to cope with change
- Able to work within a team
- Ability to cope with a variety of tasks
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work without direct supervision but under the direction of qualified staff
- Ability to present training topics to peers
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level III or experience working in a therapy setting is desirable, e.g. as a Therapy Assistant, Health Care Assistant, however other relevant experience of this population will be considered including voluntary work
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of communication facilitation skills
- Understanding of the roles of the members of the multidisciplinary team
- To carry out basic therapeutic interventions as delegated by a qualified member of staff.
- Understanding of the post and its duties
- Understanding of the need to adhere to policies and procedures
- Basic understanding of professional standards
- Basic knowledge and understanding of communication disorders
- Experience of using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to present information, written and orally, in English in a clear concise manner
- Able to keep legible and accurate patient information and records in English
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public with sensitivity and empathy.
- To be able to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary setting.
- To be able to instruct patients and carers on a range of therapeutic activities
- To be computer literate and able to carry out basic administration tasks on computer and create therapy resources.
Key Attributes
Essential
- Responsible and reliable attitude to work
- Flexible and efficient, calm, approachable
- Ability to cope with change
- Able to work within a team
- Ability to cope with a variety of tasks
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work without direct supervision but under the direction of qualified staff
- Ability to present training topics to peers
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Willesden Centre for Health and Care
Robson Avenue
Willesden
NW10 3RY
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
