Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children\'s Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. You will support our team of Speech and Language Therapists to deliver interventions to children who have speech, language and communication difficulties associated with significant and complex health and education needs. You will deliver individual and group therapy plans designed by a Speech and Language Therapist to pre-school and school-aged children across a variety of locations including patient homes, nurseries, clinics/health centres, mainstream and special school settings. This post also involves preparing therapy materials and carrying out administrative tasks associated with the team. Experience of using a range of IT systems is essential.
Access to your own vehicle for work is essential. This is a part-time post and full-time hours are not available.
Responsibilities
* To implement programmes of care devised by Speech and Language Therapists for children with significant speech, language and communication needs
* To modify approaches and activities within programmes of care to meet requirements/contexts
* To support the children and their families in using alternative and augmentative systems of communication
* To liaise with individuals involved with the patient including families and other professionals
* To prepare therapy materials and carry out administrative tasks
* To work within the Multi-disciplinary Team to provide support and appropriate interventions to patients in Gateshead to improve their health and maximise their level of independence
* To carry an allocated patient caseload under the supervision of qualified staff and supervise/motivate patients in activities relating to agreed treatment protocols
* To ensure that the highest level of patient care is achieved at all times in the most effective manner
Location and Employer Context (extract)
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values are Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect and Engagement (ICORE). We support staff through networks and a Balance wellbeing programme.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or equivalent (including English)
* Degree in a relevant subject / NVQ level 4, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subjects
* Experience of working with relevant client groups, and/or working in nurseries/preschool settings, mainstream and specialist schools (e.g., PMLD, Cerebral Palsy, Down\'s Syndrome, Autism)
* Additional training relating to the client group (e.g., Makaton, PECS)
* Experience of working under the instruction of a Speech and Language Therapist to implement language programmes and/or alternate communication systems (e.g., communication boards, Makaton, voice output communication aids)
* Knowledge of current Child Protection/Safeguarding policies and procedures
* Strong communication, observation and listening skills; good organisational and time management abilities
* Administrative and clerical skills; MDT support
* Ability to identify and minimise risk; stay up to date with Trust policies and procedures; attend statutory training as required
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Proficiency with data protection and Caldicott Principles; ability to prioritise workload safely and work on own initiative
* Ability to travel across multiple sites as required; daily use of computer/VDU for multiple purposes
* Excellent keyboarding/typing skills; familiarity with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Projects
* Experience of working in a healthcare/environment and in community healthcare systems
Other
* Current UK driving licence required; access to own vehicle for work; capable of independent travel across Gateshead
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