Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our experienced and forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapy team based in the new, state-of-the-art Royal Liverpool Hospital. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Speech and Language clinicians to provide bedside assessment of and treatment for adults on a variety of acute inpatient wards who present with swallowing and communication difficulties associated with a wide range of conditions. The successful candidate will also independently provide treatment to these patients under guidance from qualified staff.

We are looking for an assistant with excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and alongside other professionals as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Previous experience of note writing, record keeping and other administrative tasks would also be beneficial.

We are passionate about developing our staff, previous experience of working within Speech and Language Therapy is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. The successful candidate must have a proactive approach to learning, they will have regular access to supervision from the Senior Therapists across the team as well as opportunities to attend courses. Peer support from other assistants in the team is also available and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects people's abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality.

Treat patient individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. department, ward, and clinic.

To liaise regularly with the qualified Therapist regarding treatment progression and ongoing care. Reporting to Therapist any lack of progression or negative changes in patients ability to undertake treatment session.

To work as a member of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team, sharing information with team members.

Ensure equipment within department is clean and fit for its purpose.

To ensure effective internal and external two-way communication with patients, carers and all other health and social care professionals regarding aspects of patient care, providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.

Maintain accurate and timely records of treatments as directed by the qualified Therapist

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Date posted

28 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DSS-294-24

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for further information regarding main duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for further information regarding main duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with the public in service delivery
Experience of working in the public sector

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Speech and Language Therapy

Desirable

Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues

Skills

Essential

Capable of working on own initiative
Able to communicate written information clearly
Basic IT skills
Able to work as a team member
Excellent communication skills
Evidence of organisational abilities

Other

Essential

Reliable
Willingness to work flexibly
Ability to meet physical requirements of the job role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with the public in service delivery
Experience of working in the public sector

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Speech and Language Therapy

Desirable

Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues

Skills

Essential

Capable of working on own initiative
Able to communicate written information clearly
Basic IT skills
Able to work as a team member
Excellent communication skills
Evidence of organisational abilities

Other

Essential

Reliable
Willingness to work flexibly
Ability to meet physical requirements of the job role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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