Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

**Job overview**:
We are looking for an assistant to join our friendly and innovative Speech & Language Therapy Team.

The post holder will provide assistance to the Speech & Language Therapy Service with specific activities as delegated by and under the supervision of a qualified Speech & Language Therapist.

The role will involve working with patients who have a range of Speech & Language Therapy related conditions in a variety of community settings. The post holder will carry out therapeutic interventions as required by the Speech & Language Therapist and be responsible for providing feedback relating to patients progress.

Staff development is a high priority and you will be fully supported by specialist Speech & Language Therapists to enable you to establish yourself and develop in the role.

This post will involve communication with a wide range of people, for example; patients who may have communication impairments, carers, health professionals, and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.

**Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.**

**Main duties of the job**:
The role will involve working with patients who have a range of Speech & Language Therapy related conditions in a variety of community settings. The post holder will carry out therapeutic interventions as required by the Speech & Language Therapist and be responsible for providing feedback relating to patients progress.

Tasks will include supporting the Speech & Language Therapists in gathering information for initial assessment, managing care plans, troubleshooting messages and assisting in organising and facilitating group based education.

Other general administrative duties include; typing patient related letters, use of an electronic administration system, ordering patient equipment and maintaining stock control of Speech & Language Therapy resources.

**Working for our organisation**:
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to **make a difference** and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - **care**, **appreciate** and **inspire** - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:
**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential criteria**:

- GCSE ECDL NVQ or equivalent

**Desirable criteria**:

- Qualification /experience Registered Associate Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

**Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Experience of working / studying in the area of healthcare Experience of working with people / public Experience of working in a busy office environment
- Knowledge of a range of office systems and clerical procedures Knowledge of IT including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and other service users
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

**Desirable criteria**:

- Experience of working / studying in the area of Speech and Language Therapy
- Understanding of medical terms Knowledge of Communication Aids Awareness of the role of an Adult Speech and Language Therapist
- ICT skills in office programmes
- We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual