Job summary Are you interested in working in the Speech and Language Therapy team?
We currently have an opportunity to work with adults who require support with communication, eating and drinking and swallowing.
Our Speech and Language Therapy Assistant post is part time and will be based at The Royal Derby Hospital , working across the stroke wards, with a range of patients.
Please note: It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying.
Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract Main duties of the job Assist the SLT in providing a clinical service (assessment and treatment) to a SLT caseloadWeekly assistance in the video fluoroscopy clinic.Carry out programmes of therapy under the supervision of the SLT within a clinical teamMaintain accurate and contemporaneous records in line with RCSLT professional and Trust standards.Participate in training in area of clinical experienceDemonstrates duties to new starters and less experienced SLTAs, and other support staff.Understand the rationale behind therapy tasks and activities set by the SLT based on basic theory of speech language development/breakdown.Develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including safeguarding for children and adults.
About us The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.This post involves working under a Service Level Agreement at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, for Derbyshire Community Health Services.Our Vision:"To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work"Our Values: To get the basics rightTo act with compassion and respectTo make a differenceTo value and develop teamworkTo value everyone's contribution: "everyone matters".
Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification.
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You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Patient Care: Assist in the planning and delivery of SLT interventions.Run therapy groups under the direction of a SLT.Make modifications within programmes to suit clients or circumstancesAdapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural, linguistic and cognitive differences.Advise and support health, social care and other support staff on how to deliver SLT programmesEnsure that clients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible.
Person Specification Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge Essential GCSE English Language/or equivalent NVQ level 3 or relevant qualification.
Relevant experience of working with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
Experience of using enablement models when working with people in a caring or training capacity.
Experience of working with adults in acute hospital settings Desirable Familiar with Widgit and other communication resource software.
Experience of working with other client groups with communication difficulties.
Experience of working as an SLT assistant or working under direction of a SLT delivering speech/language programmes.
Skills and Attributes Essential Good IT skills Good communication skills, written and verbal Able to work under direction Good observation skills Desirable Fluent in another community language (eg BSL) Coaching skills Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as part of an MDT Organised Able to maintain judgement under pressure Able to motivate and enable others Desirable Own transport and willing to use it for Trust business