Assistant Speech and Language Assistant

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is a great and new opportunity for an Assistant Speech & Language Therapist to join the Wells Rd Speech and Language Therapy Service in Nottingham's Low Secure Community Forensic Care Group.

Job shares considered.

The successful candidate will join a small, innovative SLT Team which is affiliated with the well-established and respected Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Service within Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. The post holder will be working within the low secure hospital on the Wells Rd site, covering 3 Male Mental Illness Wards and 1 Female Ward.

The successful candidate will be well supported by senior colleagues, with opportunities for peer support. The role involves close work with colleagues from a range of disciplines focusing on improving patient experience, increasing opportunities for patient engagement in care, developing and co-delivering training opportunities to the work force and developing/sustaining a positive communication environment in line with the 5 Good Communication Standards. .

You will enjoy close links with our team and our SLT colleagues within the East Midlands, and benefit from excellent levels of supervision, IT support and CPD opportunities - with smart and flexible working influencing the way we deliver care and support.

Main duties of the job

This role is situated within the Low Secure Community Forensic Care Unit. The role requires a motivation person to support adults with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and Mental Health conditions. We aim to provide an efficient and effective Speech and Language Therapy service across the hospital site.

You will:

be required to have a relevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3.
need to demonstrate an ability to work flexibly, be motivated, show initiative, work as part of a team under the direction of the Speech & Language Therapy team based in the service.
The Speech & Language Therapy Assistant post supports the work with clients as well as supporting the wider pathway, playing a key role in developing adapted resources and modelling communication strategies.
Need to possess well developed IT skills
Need to be motivated to work flexibly and innovatively with adults who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Whilst prior experience of being an assistant SLT would be helpful - it is not a requirement.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Date posted

25 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

186-1246-24-FS

Job locations

Wells Rd Centre

The Wells Rd

Nottingham

NG3 3AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification documents can be accessed in order to better understand the roles and the responsibilities attributed to this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification documents can be accessed in order to better understand the roles and the responsibilities attributed to this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

Relevant working experience of supporting clients or adults with SLCN
Experience of using different communication methods and tools
Demonstration of, commitment to and ability to work as a team member
Experience of creating accessible information

Desirable

Relevant working experience with individuals with mental health conditions
Delivering training opportunities for staff
Experience of working with speech and language therapists
Advising other staff on communication approaches.

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of relevant courses or personal development in the area of mental health and/or communication needs.
Knowledge of some relevant communication issues experienced by people with mental health conditions or Neurodevelopmental conditions

Desirable

Knowledge of specific communication techniques e.g. Talking Mats, social understanding tools
Knowledge of government drivers, best practice guidance or policy that influences the way we support people with SLCN

Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work flexibly and independently
Ability to explain and pass on information to others
Ability to teach, coach and mentor others
Clear concise written communication skills
Basic IT skills
Numerate
Well organised
Able to work in changeable, high-pressured environments
Good presentation skills (both written and oral)

Desirable

Competence with relevant IT and graphics software used with people with learning disabilities
Confident in a range of communication approaches
Competence with communication approaches such as developing easy read information, Social Stories, decision making tools such as Talking Mats

Values and Behaviours

Essential

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

Relevant working experience of supporting clients or adults with SLCN
Experience of using different communication methods and tools
Demonstration of, commitment to and ability to work as a team member
Experience of creating accessible information

Desirable

Relevant working experience with individuals with mental health conditions
Delivering training opportunities for staff
Experience of working with speech and language therapists
Advising other staff on communication approaches.

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of relevant courses or personal development in the area of mental health and/or communication needs.
Knowledge of some relevant communication issues experienced by people with mental health conditions or Neurodevelopmental conditions

Desirable

Knowledge of specific communication techniques e.g. Talking Mats, social understanding tools
Knowledge of government drivers, best practice guidance or policy that influences the way we support people with SLCN

Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work flexibly and independently
Ability to explain and pass on information to others
Ability to teach, coach and mentor others
Clear concise written communication skills
Basic IT skills
Numerate
Well organised
Able to work in changeable, high-pressured environments
Good presentation skills (both written and oral)

Desirable

Competence with relevant IT and graphics software used with people with learning disabilities
Confident in a range of communication approaches
Competence with communication approaches such as developing easy read information, Social Stories, decision making tools such as Talking Mats

Values and Behaviours

Essential

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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.