Neurorehabilitation Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 May 2024

Job summary

If you are interested in working in neurorehabilitation alongside a skilled and friendly speech and language therapy team, this is a great opportunity for you.

The Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit speech and language therapy team are looking for a new Assistant to assist with running rehabilitation programmes in communication and swallowing for adults with acquired brain injury.

The RNRU is a large friendly multidisciplinary team working with people with severe and complex needs, providing an intensive 'Level 1' service. Our SLTA is an integral and valued part of the team, running sessions and assisting all the speech therapists on the team. It is a great way to learn and gain skills in therapy and neurorehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with patients on the Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU) to assess, support, maintain or improve swallowing and/or communication ability in line with the Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) on the unit. The Therapy Assistant will prepare for and carry out individual and group treatment sessions following programmes provided by the treating speech and language therapist, and progressing individuals through their rehabilitation pathway. They will also provide skilled support for communication, eating and drinking, as guided by the therapy team and will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to enable patients to be as independent as possible, and to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The Assistant will also carry out general administrative and departmental duties e.g. photocopying, monitoring resources, data entry, booking appointments, cleaning equipment and tidying work areas, assisting with team timetabling alongside the therapy team.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS1-0320

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's or equivalent in English, Maths and Science

Desirable

A-levels, NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through experience

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Able to communicate clearly in English (verbally and in writing)
Physically capable of moving and handling patients
Range of communication approaches to suit different client groups/situations

Experience

Essential

Working with older and/or disabled people
Working with online databases and ordering systems

Desirable

Experience of working within a rehabilitation setting

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the aims of rehabilitation, in relation to feeding and swallowing, speech and communication
Understanding the importance of maintaining people's dignity

Desirable

Understanding of the effects of a stroke and/or brain injury
Understanding the health needs in a multi-cultural population

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's or equivalent in English, Maths and Science

Desirable

A-levels, NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through experience

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Able to communicate clearly in English (verbally and in writing)
Physically capable of moving and handling patients
Range of communication approaches to suit different client groups/situations

Experience

Essential

Working with older and/or disabled people
Working with online databases and ordering systems

Desirable

Experience of working within a rehabilitation setting

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the aims of rehabilitation, in relation to feeding and swallowing, speech and communication
Understanding the importance of maintaining people's dignity

Desirable

Understanding of the effects of a stroke and/or brain injury
Understanding the health needs in a multi-cultural population

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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