Job summary
If you enjoy supporting people with swallowing and community difficulties across a variety of community settings - this is the job for you!
The joint Acute and Community SLT Team are a supportive, friendly and social group of therapists, SLT apprentice, assistants and admin staff serving the Fylde Coast population. We strive for continued improvement and innovation to provide a high-quality responsive service. Over recent years we have streamlined our telehealth capabilities and continue to improve our long-established videofluoroscopy service. We are also able to offer pharyngeal electrical stimulation within the inpatient setting. We are supportive of, and committed to, continuing professional development and the training of SLT students.
Due to internal staff changes, the Adult SLT team have a permanent Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role within our community team.Our service users describe our team as "Dedicated, Fantastic, Kind, Friendly, Positive, Amazing" If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will work within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team to support the SLTs in the assessment and treatment of adults with dysphagia and disorders of communication within a variety of community settings eg. clinic, domiciliary, telehealth, groups.
You will work collaboratively with others and at times with a degree of autonomy within agreed protocols in line with your own level of competency and scope of practice.
In addition, you will:
- carry out treatment programmes, designed by or in collaboration with the qualified SLTs and implement these either under the direction of SLT or independently in line with your own level of competency and scope of practice.
- manage a caseload under the direction of the supervising SLT
- undertake other therapy-related tasks as required eg. making therapy materials, communication books etc.
- keep up-to-date with the writing of patients' notes and patient administration systems.
- liaise with SLTs, the multi-disciplinary team and others with regards to patient care.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Fylde Coast. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and job & person specification for further details. Please ensure you address the job and person specification within your application.
If you would like an informal chat to learn more about the post, please emailgreta.garnett@nhs.net to arrange a suitable time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and job & person specification for further details. Please ensure you address the job and person specification within your application.
If you would like an informal chat to learn more about the post, please emailgreta.garnett@nhs.net to arrange a suitable time.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 5 GCSE's including English and Maths OR equivalent NVQ 3 OR equivalent in health care or related subject
- Foundation degree/NVQ4 in a health-related subject or equivalent
Desirable
- Royal College of Speech & Language Therapy assistant membership
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- An understanding of the role of the Speech and Language Therapy
- An understanding of confidentiality
- Experience of working within a care environment or with the relevant patient group
- IT literate - experience of use of Microsoft and outlook
- Experience of working with the patients following therapy/ nursing programmes
Desirable
- Experience of teaching others a new skill
- Experience of working with clients to achieve goals or targets
- Two years NHS experience
- Awareness of standards of record keeping.
- Experience of contributing to audit
- Evidence of working as a therapy assistant
- Knowledge of relevant terminology and clinical conditions
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Ability to work single handed with individual patients in a supported environment working under the supervision of qualified staff
- Ability to carry out basic administrative duties
- Skills in delivering therapy programmes
- Ability to adapt programmes to meet the changing needs of the clients
- Ability to support and motivate patients as appropriate
- Able to manage own caseload under supervision
- Takes own initiative and seeks appropriate guidance
- Able to work within a team/ team player
- Flexible approach to work
- Professional approach and manner
- Good interpersonal and communication skills - written & verbal
- Ability to work under pressure in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment
- Able to undertake allocated interventions to an appropriate level of competence
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Aware of own boundaries and when to refer to supervisor
- Reliable, punctual and good time management skills
- Commitment to CPD
- Car driver and access to own car
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to patient assessment
- Ability to organise therapy programmes in consultation with the responsible therapist
- Awareness of clinical governance
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 5 GCSE's including English and Maths OR equivalent NVQ 3 OR equivalent in health care or related subject
- Foundation degree/NVQ4 in a health-related subject or equivalent
Desirable
- Royal College of Speech & Language Therapy assistant membership
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- An understanding of the role of the Speech and Language Therapy
- An understanding of confidentiality
- Experience of working within a care environment or with the relevant patient group
- IT literate - experience of use of Microsoft and outlook
- Experience of working with the patients following therapy/ nursing programmes
Desirable
- Experience of teaching others a new skill
- Experience of working with clients to achieve goals or targets
- Two years NHS experience
- Awareness of standards of record keeping.
- Experience of contributing to audit
- Evidence of working as a therapy assistant
- Knowledge of relevant terminology and clinical conditions
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Ability to work single handed with individual patients in a supported environment working under the supervision of qualified staff
- Ability to carry out basic administrative duties
- Skills in delivering therapy programmes
- Ability to adapt programmes to meet the changing needs of the clients
- Ability to support and motivate patients as appropriate
- Able to manage own caseload under supervision
- Takes own initiative and seeks appropriate guidance
- Able to work within a team/ team player
- Flexible approach to work
- Professional approach and manner
- Good interpersonal and communication skills - written & verbal
- Ability to work under pressure in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment
- Able to undertake allocated interventions to an appropriate level of competence
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Aware of own boundaries and when to refer to supervisor
- Reliable, punctual and good time management skills
- Commitment to CPD
- Car driver and access to own car
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to patient assessment
- Ability to organise therapy programmes in consultation with the responsible therapist
- Awareness of clinical governance
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).
