Neurorehabilitation Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
1 month ago
Job summary
If you are interested in working in neurorehabilitation alongside a skilled and friendly speech and language therapy team, this is a great opportunity for you.
The Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit speech and language therapy team are looking for a new Assistant to assist with running rehabilitation programmes in communication and swallowing for adults with acquired brain injury.
The RNRU is a large friendly multidisciplinary team working with people with severe and complex needs, providing an intensive 'Level 1' service. Our SLTA is an integral and valued part of the team, running sessions and assisting all the speech therapists on the team. It is a great way to learn and gain skills in therapy and neurorehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with patients on the Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU) to assess, support, maintain or improve swallowing and/or communication ability in line with the Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) on the unit. The Therapy Assistant will prepare for and carry out individual and group treatment sessions following programmes provided by the treating speech and language therapist, and progressing individuals through their rehabilitation pathway. They will also provide skilled support for communication, eating and drinking, as guided by the therapy team and will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to enable patients to be as independent as possible, and to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
The Assistant will also carry out general administrative and departmental duties photocopying, monitoring resources, data entry, booking appointments, cleaning equipment and tidying work areas, assisting with team timetabling alongside the therapy team.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
GCSE's or equivalent in English, Maths and Science
Desirable
A-levels, NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Able to communicate clearly in English (verbally and in writing) Physically capable of moving and handling patients Range of communication approaches to suit different client groups/situations
Experience
Essential
Working with older and/or disabled people Working with online databases and ordering systems
Desirable
Experience of working within a rehabilitation setting
Knowledge
Essential
Understanding of the aims of rehabilitation, in relation to feeding and swallowing, speech and communication Understanding the importance of maintaining people's dignity
Desirable
Understanding of the effects of a stroke and/or brain injury Understanding the health needs in a multi-cultural population-
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