An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Adult SLT Assistant Fixed Term Contract until 13.07.2027 to cover Maternity Leave.
This role is suited to someone with experience in working in a hospital setting and is an excellent communicator who is confident to work with adults with communication/speech difficulties as well as difficulties with eating and drinking. You will be asked to deliver therapy programmes under the guidance of a qualified speech and language therapist as well as providing administrative support for the safe delivery of our special menus and other speech and language therapy needs for patients. You will also be required to conduct telephone handovers as needed. You will be a strong team player who is able to provide supervised support to the speech and language therapy team and the people we work with. It is ideal if the successful candidate has experience of working with people who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties, but the team are happy to support these skills if needed.
Main duties of the job
* Managing the special (IDDSI) menu administration.
* Conducting discharge outreach calls under the direction of a qualified SLT.
* Delivering therapy programmes to ward patients under the direction of a qualified SLT.
* Providing communication/conversation opportunities for patients on wards.
* Supporting the delivery of communication groups on wards and for the communication hub as needed.
* Ensuring that discharge information and resources as well as relevant patient information leaflets are well‑stocked and up to date.
Education and qualifications
* Education to GCSE or equivalent including English and Maths
* LSVT trained
Experience and knowledge
* Experience of working with people who have communication difficulties.
* Previous experience in a caring, health and wellbeing setting.
Skills and abilities
* Good written and verbal skills.
* Team Player.
* Intuitive.
* Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
* Occupational Health clearance to carry out the duties of the role.
* Ability to motivate others.
* Ability to impart knowledge to others.
Other requirements
* Ability to travel to other locations to carry out post as required.
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.
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
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