Job summary
Would you like to join a dedicated team who deliver high quality care to outpatients who need support with communication and or swallowing difficulties?
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Support Worker to assist the work of our outpatient SLT team at Southmead Hospital and Cossham Hospital.
This is a fixed term post. Days of work are negotiable (Monday to Friday). There may be a possibility of extension after the fixed term period but this cannot be guaranteed at this stage.
You will be a self motivated and compassionate person who has excellent communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team. You do not need to have previous experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists but previous healthcare experience would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
Duties would include carrying out SLT related activities with patients and family members under the guidance of the SLT, assisting with administrative tasks and producing, providing and maintaining equipment and communication aids.
About us
Our aim at North Bristol Trust is to provide our patients with best practice, high quality care and treatment that is comparable to the best in the world. We want to care for our patients in a safe environment and ensure that everyone has an outstanding experience. We will realise the great potential of our organisation by empowering our skilled and caring staff to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services in state of-the-art facilities. Clinical outcomes will be excellent and with a spirit of openness and candour we will ensure an outstanding experience for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Participate in patient assessment (under the direction of and after appropriate delegation from the SLT), to deliver high standards of care.
2. Follow individual treatment plans, and report any changes immediately to the SLT.
3. Work effectively as part of a team.
4. Help individuals to maintain swallow and communication function and participate in rehabilitation programmes where appropriate.
5. Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
6. Maintain clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures.
7. Ensure equipment is well maintained and take appropriate action if the equipment is faulty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Participate in patient assessment (under the direction of and after appropriate delegation from the SLT), to deliver high standards of care.
2. Follow individual treatment plans, and report any changes immediately to the SLT.
3. Work effectively as part of a team.
4. Help individuals to maintain swallow and communication function and participate in rehabilitation programmes where appropriate.
5. Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
6. Maintain clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures.
7. Ensure equipment is well maintained and take appropriate action if the equipment is faulty.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Apprenticeship in Health Level 3 or equivalent work based experience
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or equivalent
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
Work experience
Essential
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of health care work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Able to adapt quickly to changing situations
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards, departments as the need arises.
- Demonstrate calm, caring patient manner
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within health care setting
- Able to meet the physical and educational demands of the role
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Apprenticeship in Health Level 3 or equivalent work based experience
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or equivalent
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
Work experience
Essential
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of health care work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Able to adapt quickly to changing situations
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards, departments as the need arises.
- Demonstrate calm, caring patient manner
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within health care setting
- Able to meet the physical and educational demands of the 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.
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
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).
