Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner - Fixed term - 12 months to join the Speech and Language Therapy service within Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work into the ALD (Adult Learning Disabilities) North Tees Team which provides specialist health services to adults with a diagnosed learning disability across the Stockton and Hartlepool localities, and may also include providing cover across the Tees Valley ALD Community Services.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
The SLT service works with service users with a range with communication and chewing and swallowing difficulties.
Duties of this post will include: making therapy resources and materials, carrying out communication and dysphagia screenings and reviews, updating personalised meal mats and communication passports, delivering one-to-one and group therapy (under the guidance of qualified therapists), assisting with delivering carer training packages, maintaining their own clinical records and carrying out administrative duties (e.g. taking telephone messages, allocating referrals, updating spreadsheets, preparing case note files, photocopying and filing).
About us
There will be access to regular one-to-one clinical supervision from a qualified therapist and the opportunity to attend trust wide SLT CPD meetings and training.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role, qualifications and main responsibilities.
Additional contact details :- Anne Shanks (Community Team Manager)
Tel: 01642 368555 - Email: anneshanks@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role, qualifications and main responsibilities.
Additional contact details :- Anne Shanks (Community Team Manager)
Tel: 01642 368555 - Email: anneshanks@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- NB: At least one of the qualifications below should be a no less than Level 4 qualification; if you have a level 4 or above in a clinical / health care qualification / equivalent experience, and level 3 qualification in the relevant specific skills/knowledge base area, there will be an expectation to increase your qualifications in the skills based area to a level 4 once in post
- Clinical/health care qualification Either: Minimum of level 3 qualification or equivalent in healthcare related subject e.g. A level Certificate of higher education BTEC professional award, certificate and diploma Access to health and social care Foundation degree HNC
- Or Equivalent experience of working in a relevant health and/or social care setting. (Individual can demonstrate considerable understanding of the needs of and issues encountered by those with mental health difficulties or learning disabilities, and demonstrable application of this in practice, helping them to reach their potential.)
- And Specific qualification relating to area of specialism within the role e.g. art, nutrition, fitness, communication, woodwork
- Minimum of level 3 relevant qualification or above NVQ3 Certificate of higher education BTEC professional award, certificate and diploma Access to health and social care Foundation degree HNC
Desirable
- Successful completion of short courses e.g. Makaton, Intensive Interaction
- Certificate in Food Hygiene (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Level 4 or above qualification in relevant healthcare related subject
- Evidence of additional relevant qualifications to role
- Level 4 or above qualification in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a SLT assistant or closely related work e.g. nursing/care or AHP assistant
- Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- o Good observational skills and ability to describe such observations verbally and in writing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- NB: At least one of the qualifications below should be a no less than Level 4 qualification; if you have a level 4 or above in a clinical / health care qualification / equivalent experience, and level 3 qualification in the relevant specific skills/knowledge base area, there will be an expectation to increase your qualifications in the skills based area to a level 4 once in post
- Clinical/health care qualification Either: Minimum of level 3 qualification or equivalent in healthcare related subject e.g. A level Certificate of higher education BTEC professional award, certificate and diploma Access to health and social care Foundation degree HNC
- Or Equivalent experience of working in a relevant health and/or social care setting. (Individual can demonstrate considerable understanding of the needs of and issues encountered by those with mental health difficulties or learning disabilities, and demonstrable application of this in practice, helping them to reach their potential.)
- And Specific qualification relating to area of specialism within the role e.g. art, nutrition, fitness, communication, woodwork
- Minimum of level 3 relevant qualification or above NVQ3 Certificate of higher education BTEC professional award, certificate and diploma Access to health and social care Foundation degree HNC
Desirable
- Successful completion of short courses e.g. Makaton, Intensive Interaction
- Certificate in Food Hygiene (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Level 4 or above qualification in relevant healthcare related subject
- Evidence of additional relevant qualifications to role
- Level 4 or above qualification in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a SLT assistant or closely related work e.g. nursing/care or AHP assistant
- Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- o Good observational skills and ability to describe such observations verbally and in writing.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ALD North Tees Community Team
Wessex House, 32 Falcon Court, Preston Farm
Stockton on Tees
TS18 3TX
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
