Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Peartree House Rehabilitation Full time

**Under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists**: Assist with the assessment and treatment of patients on an individual and group basis. Carry out delegated therapeutic activities/rehabilitation programmes as part of the patients designated treatment plan, observing patients response to the treatment being received, liaising with the speech and language therapist. Supervise patients in practicing and following through their rehabilitation programmes. To teach and demonstrate use of equipment and techniques to optimise function, independence and safety.

To assist in motivating patients to participate in their treatment regime using appropriate communication strategies. To undertake a basic assessment of each patients condition prior and during intervention or as a response to any treatment, by observing any significant change or analysing variations and accurately reporting these to the primary therapist To be responsible for maintaining accurate written records using SOAP recording system and use of computerised data collection including using electronic record system. To demonstrate an awareness of clinical risk and to manage clinical risk within own caseload, including observing patients in all situations ensuring safety and security at all times. To develop therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, communicating in a way respecting their views, autonomy and culture.

To be able to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner. To ensure appropriate precautions are taken to maintain patient dignity and respect at all times


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