Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
An opportunity has arisen
in this exciting team for a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a
developing community outreach service for people with a diagnosis of learning
disability and/or autism.
You will be working under the supervision of the Speech and Language
Therapists and be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team that provides
specialist support, assessment and treatment to people who have come into
contact or are at risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system,
and/or have been admitted to a secure hospital setting.
You
will be a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual who will be able to use
initiative and apply intervention around identified communication needs in line
with developed plans of care, whilst managing risk and keeping the service user
in the centre of your practice.
To
discuss the post please contact Stacey Hayton, General Manager on Stacey.Hayton@swyt.nhs.uk or 07789 753526
At the time of advertising,
this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and
Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are
unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role
We are happy to accept
applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via
alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all
other applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting
opportunity for a B4 associate SALT practitioner, ideally with some experience
working with learning disabilities, Autism and mental health. Enthusiasm for
working with this client group is essential as well as the ability to be
involved in and communicate complex communication needs.
The post holder will
contribute to a specialist communication service, using skills to assess,
advise and provide appropriate group and individual interventions to ensure
individuals communication strengths and challenges and recognised, supported
and maximised, under the guidance of a Speech and Language Therapist, RCSLT
clinical guidelines and the Five Good Communication Standards.
The work will be
undertaken in a variety of settings within community, secure and inpatient
settings. The post holder will liaise effectively with all relevant
professionals, carers, and family members to ensure the communication needs of
each individual are recognised and supported.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
Deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
Provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
Following
intial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
Working
collaboratively and in partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote
holistic care.
Demonstrate
sound knowledge of the care
and treatment programmes of individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
Make appropriate
care adjustments, within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and
be able to communicate any
changes to service users, carers and the health care team. This may include
regular assessment, evaluation, reporting
and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care
professionals.
For further job description, please see attached documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
Deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
Provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
Following
intial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
Working
collaboratively and in partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote
holistic care.
Demonstrate
sound knowledge of the care
and treatment programmes of individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
Make appropriate
care adjustments, within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and
be able to communicate any
changes to service users, carers and the health care team. This may include
regular assessment, evaluation, reporting
and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care
professionals.
For further job description, please see attached documents.
Person Specification
Training.
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and/ or healthrelated procedures(where appropriate to the role)
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- in user/carer involvement.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Person Specification
Training.
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and/ or healthrelated procedures(where appropriate to the role)
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- in user/carer involvement.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
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.
