Are you a compassionate, organised and motivated individual looking to make a real difference to people's lives?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our welcoming Speech and Language Therapy team on our Stroke Rehabilitation Unit . This is a highly rewarding role where you'll work alongside experienced Speech and Language Therapists, supporting adults recovering from stroke to regain their communication and swallowing abilities and maximise their independence.
If you enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, have excellent communication skills and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
Working under the guidance of qualified Speech and Language Therapists, you will play an important role in supporting assessment, rehabilitation and recovery for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering individual and group therapy programmes, including computer-based therapy.
Supporting patients with communication, speech and swallowing rehabilitation.
Adapting therapy activities to meet each patient's needs and encourage progress.
Preparing therapy resources, communication aids and personalised patient materials.
Supporting patients with prescribed oral trials and monitoring their progress under supervision.
Maintaining accurate clinical records using our electronic patient record system.
Liaising with ward teams, carers and community services to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Supporting discharge planning and ensuring patients have appropriate follow-up arrangements.
Providing administrative support to the Speech and Language Therapy team, including maintaining resources and responding to telephone enquiries
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills while making a lasting impact on patients and their families, we'd be delighted to receive your application.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
