Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago

Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER.

BAND 4 – .5 HOURS

REACT Services

An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, who has at least months experience of working as a band 3 therapy assistant and has or is working towards band 4 competencies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, to join the REACT team at Leighton Hospital. 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients in A &E, the Frailty unit and admission wards at Leighton Hospital . The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments and carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist for allocated patients. They will contribute to the inputting of data and produce monthly reports.

We also require the commitment to contribute to a seven-day service.

Working for our organisation

On commencing the role you will have a full induction. We offer regular supervision, setting individual objectives, promoting self-analysis/reflection and development. All staff irrespective of their post will be given equal opportunity to undertake a full variety of CPD to support and develop them in their role.

Service development and innovation is strongly encouraged alongside participation in audit and research. Flexible working environment and paid annual leave entitlement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician. To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice. To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician. To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes. To hold a caseload as delegated by a qualified clinician, reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions. To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need. To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in A&E/ Admission avoidance services Worked as a Band 3 therapy assistant for months or more

Desirable criteria

previous band 4 experience

Skills

Essential criteria

Generic Physio and OT competencies

Desirable criteria

Band 4 Therapy competencies

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of wider MDT, and community support Minimum academic requirements as per Person Spec

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Key Messages

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.

• We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.

• All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.

• Recruitment is based on the Trust's values and behaviours and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

• Appointments are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

• LED Doctors are subject to a 3 month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 4 (Exceptions) Order 5 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 0 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

NameHelen SawleJob titleTherapy Team ManagerEmail addresshelen.sawle@mcht.nhs.ukTelephone numberAdditional information

Nathan Jones Physiotherapy Team Lead for REACT

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