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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

4 months ago


Brentwood, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Speech & Language Therapy Assistantfor this exciting and rewarding role in South West Essex.

Do you have a keen interest in speech and language therapy?

Do you have an interest or current knowledge in working with adults who have an acquired neurological condition?

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about supporting adults to communicate in their environment?

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting Speech and Language Therapists (SLT) with the assessment and management of adults with acquired and/or progressive communication, speech, language or eating and drinking disorders.

You will be assisting in the rehabilitation of adult patients with a wide range of neurological needs (including physical, communication and cognitive) which will include both individual sessions and group work in a range of locations including client’s own homes, care homes and community inpatient wards.

**We are able to offer you**:

- A friendly and supportive team environment. Regular supervision and appraisals.
- Regular Team and Service Meetings.
- Opportunity to develop your personal and clinical skills through a range of learning experiences and team projects. Access to clinical leads for advice/support.
- Use of SystmOne as electronic patient record and mobile working.
- Essex has good transport links to London and the surrounding areas.

COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Probationary Period

Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,136 and a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum pro rata).

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
- Deliver communication/swallow therapy to adults with acquired and/or progressive disorders of speech, language and communication, and/or dysphagia following care plans/interventions.
- To manage and monitor intervention according to agreed aims - adapting and modifying as required, following liaison/clinical supervision from the relevant SLT.
- To work collaboratively with all those involved in developing speech, language, communication and/or swallowing skills in clients, ensuring clients and carers are involved in the care plans wherever possible.
- To independently manage your own caseload of adult clients seeking support as necessary.
- To liaise with and report to the qualified therapist/s at intervals as agreed.
- To assist in the preparation and maintenance of equipment.
- To work on allocated tasks in directed contexts with support and supervision from the therapist and also independently.
- To keep up to date case records in accordance with service standards.
- To be aware of and ensure that clinical standards laid down by the service are met, and to make the Line Manager aware if this has not been achieved.
- To adapt practice to meet individual patients’ circumstances, including due regard for cultural and language differences.
- To be able to work without direct supervision and/or on another site, working and liaising with clients, families and other agencies.
- To collect information to contribute to assessment, according to the criteria specified by the SLT.
- To adhere to “Speech and Language Therapy Guidelines” and “Guidelines for working with Assistants” issued by the Service Lead, working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to provide the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:

- A long-standing and award-winning approach to Equality and Diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities and LGBT staff.
- A commitment to supporting our staff achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ from Working Families charity.

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