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East London NHS Foundation Trust

Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitioner

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitionerwithin Bedfordshire Community Health Services Speech and Language Therapy Service. The post willinvolve working with adults with acquired speech and language and swallowing difficulties caused bya variety of medical conditions.

Main duties of the job

Based at Bedford Hospital the successful candidate will predominantly be working in the communityand outpatients and will also be based at Headway House in Bedford for two sessions a week (1session is 3.75 hours). Headway provides services to people following brain injury.The post will require excellent communication skills. Training will be given to carry out the role andyou will be under the supervision of the speech and language therapists.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Details

Date posted

13 March 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

363-CHB6115400

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The adult speech and language therapy service comprises of a small, friendly and supportive teamwhich includes both the community and acute staff. There are regular team meetings, supervisionand opportunities for further training and CPD.You will require English GSCE grade 4/C or equivalent qualification in English.Hours: Full time-37.5 hours. However part time will be considered.Closing date: 14th April 2024For further information please contact:Seema KhanAdult Speech & Language Therapy Clinical Service Manager07741 703804Seema.khan1@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

The adult speech and language therapy service comprises of a small, friendly and supportive teamwhich includes both the community and acute staff. There are regular team meetings, supervisionand opportunities for further training and CPD.You will require English GSCE grade 4/C or equivalent qualification in English.Hours: Full time-37.5 hours. However part time will be considered.Closing date: 14th April 2024For further information please contact:Seema KhanAdult Speech & Language Therapy Clinical Service Manager07741 703804Seema.khan1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

  • English Language GCSE Grades A-C/9-4 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of issues around working with vulnerable adults

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a hospital, day hospital or clinic setting as part of a therapy service
  • Relevant experience working with adults with communication difficulties

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Keyboard and basic word processing skills, e-mail, internet and file management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to work with patients, carers and professionals.
  • Good presentation skills for delivering training programmes
  • Ability to work competently under direction, with supervision and on own initiative.
  • Excellent time management
  • Able to organise, plan and prioritise own workload
  • Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of clients and their carers
Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

  • English Language GCSE Grades A-C/9-4 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of issues around working with vulnerable adults

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a hospital, day hospital or clinic setting as part of a therapy service
  • Relevant experience working with adults with communication difficulties

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Keyboard and basic word processing skills, e-mail, internet and file management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to work with patients, carers and professionals.
  • Good presentation skills for delivering training programmes
  • Ability to work competently under direction, with supervision and on own initiative.
  • Excellent time management
  • Able to organise, plan and prioritise own workload
  • Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of clients and their carers

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

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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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Adult Speech & L. Therapy Clinical Service Manager

Seema Khan

Seema.khan1@nhs.net

07741703804

Details

Date posted

13 March 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

363-CHB6115400

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


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