Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to recruit a speech and language therapy assistant to work within a secure forensic setting under the guidance of the qualified speech and language therapists in the team. The forensic service supports individuals with mental health conditions, mild learning disability and autism in medium and low secure inpatient settings.
Main duties of the job
In this post you will have the opportunity to support the speech and language therapists working with adults with a range of needs including mental health illness/disorder, learning disability and autism. The successful candidate will work with service users directly, under the close guidance of the Speech and Language Therapist, helping in assessment and treatment, running patient groups, and preparing therapy materials. An important part of the role will be making information accessible for all patients so you will need good computer skills. In addition, the post involves administrative tasks and some joint training. The role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team. We will provide the necessary support and regular supervision to ensure your development within the role.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
Excellent internal staff network
The postholder will be aligned with our Values:
We Are Kind
We Are Respectful
We Work Together
We Keep Things Simple
We Empower
We Are Proudly Diverse
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a service to adults within a secure forensic setting, under the guidance of qualified speech and language therapists.
Under the direction of qualified speech and language therapists they will be involved in the assessment and treatment of individuals and helping to run therapy groups. They will also be responsible for making information accessible for all Service Users by simplifying language and using pictures. Training will be provided.
The successful candidate will act on their initiative where appropriate and will manage a delegated caseload appropriate to knowledge skill and experience. They will be expected to work as an integral part of the speech and language therapy team and as part of multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a service to adults within a secure forensic setting, under the guidance of qualified speech and language therapists.
Under the direction of qualified speech and language therapists they will be involved in the assessment and treatment of individuals and helping to run therapy groups. They will also be responsible for making information accessible for all Service Users by simplifying language and using pictures. Training will be provided.
The successful candidate will act on their initiative where appropriate and will manage a delegated caseload appropriate to knowledge skill and experience. They will be expected to work as an integral part of the speech and language therapy team and as part of multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to minimum GCSE level or equivalent grade A-C, including English
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Essential
- Able to communicate at the appropriate level with other people in a way that is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred way of communicating
- Able to work as an effective and responsible team member
PLANNING / ORGANISATIONAL / EXPEIENCE
Essential
- Able to manage and prioritise work commitments
- Able to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance and support
- Able to demonstrate a positive and creative outlook to problem solving.
- Have a range of IT skills to enable the preparation of accessible information and resources.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Able to keep accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with policies and procedures.
- Able to carry out assessment, therapy/ management plans under direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to minimum GCSE level or equivalent grade A-C, including English
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Essential
- Able to communicate at the appropriate level with other people in a way that is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred way of communicating
- Able to work as an effective and responsible team member
PLANNING / ORGANISATIONAL / EXPEIENCE
Essential
- Able to manage and prioritise work commitments
- Able to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance and support
- Able to demonstrate a positive and creative outlook to problem solving.
- Have a range of IT skills to enable the preparation of accessible information and resources.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Able to keep accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with policies and procedures.
- Able to carry out assessment, therapy/ management plans under direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist
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).
