Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to meet the needs of adults with communication difficulties.
2. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Good organisational and IT skills, including accurate record keeping and the ability to use digital systems to support clinical work.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Bella Harrison on 07557188036 or email: Bella.Harrison@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3/ 3 A Levels or equivalent
• Evidence of good standard of education with 5 GCSES at Grade C or above, including English and Maths

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults

Desirable

• Experience working in health or social care setting/NHS
• Previous experience supporting group work
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Experience of project work or audits, in health or clinic-facing settings
• Experience of working with adults with disabilities

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Interest in Speech and Language Therapy and an understanding of the role of the SLT
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team, and independently
• Able to plan effectively
• Aware of scope of own practice and when to seek support form a supervisor
• Creative and flexible
• Good administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Interest in working with adults with neurological disorders
• Awareness of the role of Speech and Language Therapist who work with adults
• Committed to providing high quality client care

Desirable

• Good computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft office packages
• Awareness of the role of other professionals who with adults with neurological disorders
• Knowledge of the trust database: RiO

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to travel to client homes for appointments and conduct therapy online
• Flexible approach to meet needs of service
• Car driver, with driving licence Suitable work from home set up

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Speech and Language Therapy Adults Community , Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/