Job summary
To provide comprehensive assistance to Speech and Language therapists in the provision of an effective and efficient speech and language therapy service to children with communication difficulties.
Main duties of the job
Speech and Language Therapy
Band 4 - 26.25 hours
The post holder will be required to:
- deliver speech & language therapy programmes under the guidance of a Speech & Language Therapist
- liaise with parents and other professionals, including the demonstration of therapy programmes
- liaise with the Speech & Language Therapist regarding progress
- contribute to the delivery of training for other professionals, with speech & language therapy colleagues
- support speech & language therapy colleagues in admin tasks and providing/maintaining resources
- contribute to team audits
Ideally, the post holder will have the following experience:
- experience delivering speech & language therapy programmes
- experience of working with children with complex needsTel: 01384 - 324 675
There is a well-developed staff structure and a robust system of support for staff
About us
Employees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust's values. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues' behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values.
We are a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who strive to provide a good service to children and their families. There are plenty of opportunities to develop skills and a supervision structure within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities
- Assist with patient assessment, including informal assessment and observation, and components of formal standardised assessment procedures, as requested
- Undertake clinical work with individuals and groups of clients, including designing, implementing and adapting programmes of care/care packages using clinical judgement
- Establish and maintain liaison with parents/carers and other professionals, both within own department and with other services/departments for the comprehensive management
of clients. Includes attendance and participation at case conferences
- In some situations, may communicate factual and sensitive information to clients/parents where there will often be significant barriers to understanding. Communication will include both verbal and non-verbal methods
- Contribute to development of procedures, policies and standards for service delivery
- Maintain and provide accurate and timely documentation e.g. patient records, and complete standard format reports following discussion with therapist, sharing with others as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines
- To record contact electronically within 24 hours of contact
- Follow best practice SLT standards in accordance with national, regional and professional standards
- Supports implementation of therapy by preparation of therapy materials and administrative/resource based tasks associated with delivery of service
- Meet the required level of continuing professional development as required by the Trust.
Actively participate in receiving:
- Individual personal development programme/appraisal
- Peer review
- Reflective practice
- Clinical supervision
Independently identifies own development needs and discusses with Line Manager should formal training be required
- Provide prospective SLT undergraduates and other professionals the opportunity to observe the work of a SLT Assistant
- Assist in the induction of new staff supporting newly employed SLTAs
- To demonstrate skills to others regarding specific clients, and assist in delivering training, if appropriate
- Attend and provide input at SLT service meetings
- May attend multi-disciplinary meetings within Health economy and external multi agency meetings, at request of Supervising therapist
- Observes personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources in course of work and highlights the need for ordering further equipment as required
- Ensure good time keeping and planning, to execute the role effectively
- To refer matters that may impact on service delivery to Line Manager or other authority before taking action
- To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality Speech and Language Therapy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities
- Assist with patient assessment, including informal assessment and observation, and components of formal standardised assessment procedures, as requested
- Undertake clinical work with individuals and groups of clients, including designing, implementing and adapting programmes of care/care packages using clinical judgement
- Establish and maintain liaison with parents/carers and other professionals, both within own department and with other services/departments for the comprehensive management
of clients. Includes attendance and participation at case conferences
- In some situations, may communicate factual and sensitive information to clients/parents where there will often be significant barriers to understanding. Communication will include both verbal and non-verbal methods
- Contribute to development of procedures, policies and standards for service delivery
- Maintain and provide accurate and timely documentation e.g. patient records, and complete standard format reports following discussion with therapist, sharing with others as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines
- To record contact electronically within 24 hours of contact
- Follow best practice SLT standards in accordance with national, regional and professional standards
- Supports implementation of therapy by preparation of therapy materials and administrative/resource based tasks associated with delivery of service
- Meet the required level of continuing professional development as required by the Trust.
Actively participate in receiving:
- Individual personal development programme/appraisal
- Peer review
- Reflective practice
- Clinical supervision
Independently identifies own development needs and discusses with Line Manager should formal training be required
- Provide prospective SLT undergraduates and other professionals the opportunity to observe the work of a SLT Assistant
- Assist in the induction of new staff supporting newly employed SLTAs
- To demonstrate skills to others regarding specific clients, and assist in delivering training, if appropriate
- Attend and provide input at SLT service meetings
- May attend multi-disciplinary meetings within Health economy and external multi agency meetings, at request of Supervising therapist
- Observes personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources in course of work and highlights the need for ordering further equipment as required
- Ensure good time keeping and planning, to execute the role effectively
- To refer matters that may impact on service delivery to Line Manager or other authority before taking action
- To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality Speech and Language Therapy
Person Specification
Qualificaiton and experience
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level
- Relevant experience- working with children
- Appropriate Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (application form)
Desirable
- Experience of working with Speech and Language Therapy programs
Person Specification
Qualificaiton and experience
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level
- Relevant experience- working with children
- Appropriate Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (application form)
Desirable
- Experience of working with Speech and Language Therapy programs
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).
