About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and innovative Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service across York, Ryedale, Whitby and Scarborough.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in -- or further develop your skills within -- Children's Speech and Language Therapy. We are a welcoming team committed to continuous service improvement and development, making this an exciting time to join us as we continue to shape and enhance our services for children and families.
The role offers experience across a variety of settings, including educational settings, clinics and family homes, supporting children and young people with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs.
We are looking for someone who is caring, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children and young people. You should enjoy learning new skills, working collaboratively as part of a team and building positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will work under the guidance of qualified Speech and Language Therapists to support the delivery of assessment and intervention programmes. The role will include assisting with caseload management, delivering group interventions and supporting training and communication activities within educational and community settings.
Interviews will take place 15th & 16th June.
Main duties of the job
Speech and Language Therapists provide patient-centred care, working collaboratively with children and young people to set therapy goals aimed at improving their quality of life and wellbeing. These goals empower patients to manage their speech, language, communication, and eating/drinking needs independently. Central to this approach is the patient's active involvement through education, awareness, and participation in their therapy.
The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will support the delivery of high standards of patient care in a specified area of practice, undertaking the following responsibilities:
Provide a high standard of therapy support to clients in hospital, community, home, or educational settings. Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists to implement and advance speech, language, and communication programmes. Help patients achieve and maintain optimal levels of speech, language, functional communication, independence, and wellbeing across various settings, aiming for self-management of their condition. Take primary responsibility for continuing speech, language, and communication programmes following appropriate training and clear delegation. Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, planning and managing their own work duties. Engage in regular clinical and managerial supervision, maintaining an accurate portfolio of learning and reflective practice relevant to the role.
About us
Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Experience of working within a team and with the general public Practical knowledge of role, including good understanding of role applied for Experience of managing allocated tasks independently within own competency and taking responsibility for decision making
Desirable
Experience of working within a health/social care or educational environment Able to work with clients who may have challenging behaviours and limited communication
Qualifications and Training Essential
Mathematics and English to Level 2: Functional Skills/GCSE Grade C or equivalent Proactively undertakes relevant specialist or departmental training in order to achieve required knowledge and competency for role
Desirable
Evidence of transferable workplace training and competencies Experience presenting to groups
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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Multiple Locations Available
Multiple Locations Available
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)