The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will have a minimum of NVQ3 in social care, have a good track record of working with communication‑impaired vulnerable adults, have excellent computer literacy skills, be well organised and able to independently travel across the Trust countywide.
Benefits
* Monthly staff meetings
* Regular management supervision
* Peer support groups
* Annual appraisal
* In‑service training
* Well‑resourced department
* Clinical leads in Communication, Dysphagia, Voice and Fluency
* Good access to communication aids
* Good IT access, mobile‑working laptop and phone
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.
Job Description
The successful candidate should be interested in working with stroke patients to rehabilitate their communication skills. You will be committed to continuing professional development and have excellent communication and prioritisation skills. The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues who will help the further development of your skills.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of limited range of routine strategies and techniques for facilitating adults' communication skills.
* Ability to make judgements involving straightforward facts or situations.
* Ability to plan and organise one's own working day-to-day work tasks or activities, including handling a small given caseload.
* Well‑developed empathic and listening skills.
Special Requirements
* Able to travel independently countywide.
* Driving posts must have a valid full UK driving licence.
Qualifications
* High standard of computer literacy, including using Microsoft Office.
Desirable
* NVQ level 3 health and social care.
Experience
* Experience working with adults or another vulnerable communication‑impaired group.
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