Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

The closing date is 23 October 2024

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work as a Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, supporting qualified Speech and Language Therapists working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties.

The post holder will work in community clinics, homes, nurseries and schools carrying out Speech and Language interventions under the supervision of qualified members of staff.

It is essential that applicants have:

  • a minimum of 3 years experience working with children
  • experience of carrying out programmes of care, or work under the guidance of a supervisor or line manager
  • NVQ level 3 in a health or social care subject or equivalent
  • effective communication skills both written and oral

Previous experience of delivering interventions to children with communication difficulties is not essential but would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

To assist and support the Speech and Language Therapists in the management of children with speech, language and communication needs.

To work in a clinic setting and undertake home, nursery and school visits, as appropriate

To provide a support service to a variety of patients as and when required by the supervising speech and language therapist

To independently plan, implement specialised treatment programmes of care and therapy.

To carry out routine departmental duties to promote service efficiency

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Date posted

09 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-6687612

Job locations

Devonshire House

Cavendish Court, South Parade

Doncaster

DN1 2DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Personal attributes and skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills both written and oral
  • Ability to tactfully and sensitively handle difficult situations
  • Ability to receive and carry out instructions in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Ability to deal with enquiries from members of the public, patients, relatives etc in a timely and appropriate way
  • Willingness to learn speech and language therapy/medical terminology
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Ability to process complex information, compile accurate records, statistics and data.
  • Commitment to team working
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to respond to correspondence and emails

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 in a health or social care subject or equivalent qualification or experience
  • Basic knowledge of typical language development.
  • Car driver
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Makaton basic level trained
  • Knowledge of the use of Signs and Symbols

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years' experience working with children
  • Experience working in schools, nurseries, patient homes, child development centres, community clinics
  • Experience of carrying out programmes of care, or work under the guidance of a supervisor or line manager
  • Experience of using a computer to input data, write basic reports and receive emails

Desirable

  • Previous experience delivering interventions to children with communication difficulties

WE CARE/DBTH Way

Essential

  • Demonstrates WE CARE values
  • Demonstrated DBTH Way
Person Specification

Personal attributes and skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills both written and oral
  • Ability to tactfully and sensitively handle difficult situations
  • Ability to receive and carry out instructions in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Ability to deal with enquiries from members of the public, patients, relatives etc in a timely and appropriate way
  • Willingness to learn speech and language therapy/medical terminology
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Ability to process complex information, compile accurate records, statistics and data.
  • Commitment to team working
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to respond to correspondence and emails

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 in a health or social care subject or equivalent qualification or experience
  • Basic knowledge of typical language development.
  • Car driver
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Makaton basic level trained
  • Knowledge of the use of Signs and Symbols

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years' experience working with children
  • Experience working in schools, nurseries, patient homes, child development centres, community clinics
  • Experience of carrying out programmes of care, or work under the guidance of a supervisor or line manager
  • Experience of using a computer to input data, write basic reports and receive emails

Desirable

  • Previous experience delivering interventions to children with communication difficulties

WE CARE/DBTH Way

Essential

  • Demonstrates WE CARE values
  • Demonstrated DBTH Way

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Devonshire House

Cavendish Court, South Parade

Doncaster

DN1 2DJ


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Devonshire House

Cavendish Court, South Parade

Doncaster

DN1 2DJ


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Children's Speech and Language Therapy Manager

Harriet Heffron

harriet.heffron1@nhs.net

01303642633

Date posted

09 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-6687612

Job locations

Devonshire House

Cavendish Court, South Parade

Doncaster

DN1 2DJ


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