Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit whole time equivalent Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistants to our well established Speech and Language Therapy team which provides a service across Hull and East Riding This post is for anyone interested in working with school aged children with a range of communication needs.We offer an opportunity to: engage in an induction programmeaccess to support from qualified and unqualified colleaguesaccess internal training packagesbe proactive in the Trust Quality Improvement agendabe an advocate for Speech and Language Therapy through an established Allied Health Professional's network Post pandemic, we have developed a robust approach to blended working, offering a work life balance for staff well-being.
Main duties of the job To support the SLT in delivery of high level, quality care and evidence based interventions in line with local and national guidance in the identified clinical area.To support SLT intervention in both autonomous and multidisciplinary working.To plan, provide and evaluate interventions within a framework laid down by the SLT in group and individual settings.To participate in the delivery of service specific training as requiredTo supervise/support identified support workersTo undertake administrative duties as required.To manage a caseload, including self directed planning and time management.
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Job description Job responsibilities For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant NVQ level 4 or BTEC/Foundation Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or demonstrable working experience in the field of care Desirable Qualification in English (GCSE or higher) Experience Essential Experience of working children with communication impairments Desirable Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care teams Personal Attributes Essential Will have strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and clinical skills Desirable Ability to work flexibly to respond to specific service need.
Other Essential Ability to commute within the Trust geographical area with access to an appropriate means of transport