The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking a motivated, well organised, creative person to join our paediatric therapy team. The post is fixed term for 12 months.
Hounslow Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service is a large well integrated team committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and expertise.
We are able to offer:- Opportunities to build on your knowledge of how communication develops- Peer support- A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure- Both internal & external CPD opportunities
Main duties of the job
This role includes opportunities to deliver therapy alongside experienced Speech and Language Therapists and support with the team with administrative tasks.
It will allow for experience with both early years and school age children. The role involves assisting in administrative duties specified by Service Leads and the Clinical Service Manager as well as assisting skilled Speech and Language Therapists in the running and management of a clinical caseload in both clinic and school settings, as appropriate.
The assistants will work closely with the whole team including administrative staff, multidisciplinary therapists and team leads as well as the service manager. The assistant will also liaise directly and attend regular meetings with the SaLT Assistant Lead.
For more information and to arrange an informal visit contact Kait Sanger (SaLT Assistant Lead - Hounslow)
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE / 'O' level standard
Experience
* Experience of working with children with a range of Special Needs
* Experience of working with parents and families
Knowledge
* To be curious about how communication skills develop
Skills
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HCH values
* To communicate effectively with a wide range of people including parents and professionals
* To work both as part of a team and independently
* To organise themselves and their work load
* To write notes and reports under supervision
* To use a computer, Microsoft office and learn new programmes/ applications
* To use a computer, Microsoft office and learn new programmes/ applications
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.
Speech & Language Therapy Specialist Assistant
£29,176 to £30,225 a yearper annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
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