Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to work alongside Speech and Language Therapist supporting assessments and interventions - including the compiling and implementation of communication resources. This is a community based post, within the Enhanced Support Team. The team covers Southend, Castlepoint and Rochford, Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock; so the post holder must have a drivers licence and a car.

The post holder will be working alongside a Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists to provide services to adults with a learning disability.

The Team works 7 days a week supporting people living in their own homes as well as providing an "in reach" service to the Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Unit, based on site in Billericay- under the guidance of a qualified speech and language therapist,

The post holder will work a mixture of shifts 8am to 4 pm and 12 noon until 8pm on a Monday and Friday. If they are rotated to work over a weekend and bank holiday they will work Saturday and Sunday 9am -5pm and will have two shifts off during the week. This is full time position but part time working will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must have substantial previous rehabilitation experience as an AHP therapy assistant at Band 3 in Health or the equivalent in Social Care Knowledge of physical health conditions that can impact on daily living

The post holder can demonstrate understanding and awareness of the Therapy Assistant Practitioner role and work independently as well as under supervision by the qualified speech and language therapist.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to prevent admission and support early discharge from acute and community hospitals. To deliver specific therapeutic input as part of goal directed treatment and rehabilitation programme To assist and promote independent living skills based on a person centred approach ,focusing on rehabilitation and maintenance of function To assist in the delivery of therapy interventions as appropriate. To feedback any outcomes/concerns/progression/deterioration with regard to the achievement of the set goals. To maintain patient records using appropriate documentation for intervention carried out. To enable and empower patients to develop self and environmental management skills. To promote and facilitate access to community resources. Enable individuals to sustain and improve their overall health and wellbeing. Identify, act and minimise risk to patients and clients. Person Specification

Education

Essential

To have achieved a good general education including English Language and Mathematics Foundation Degree in Health and Social care or an equivalent qualification NVQ3 with additional accredited training in the specialist field or equivalent evidence of underpinning knowledge

Desirable

Additional training such as short courses relevant to the position

Experience

Essential

Ability to demonstrate good judgement skills in determining the best course of action when problem solving Ability to demonstrate initiative to respond appropriately to changing situations Ability to make decisions about patient care to agreed professional standards using protocols where appropriate A Ability to work independently but also under supervision. Good time management and organisational skills.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a community setting

Conduct

Essential

Flexible working in a range of clinical settings and environments Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc

Personal

Essential

Current driving licence And access to car for work purposes

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