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Adult Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust —Leicester
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust —Leicester
As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with qualified Speech and Language Therapists to support adults who may experience…
£28,392 - £31,157 a year
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Adult Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust -
Leicester

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Job details

£28,392 - £31,157 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Patient-centred care
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Overview

Are you enthusiastic, motivated and interested in supporting adults with communication difficulties to live well and participate in everyday life?

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive individual to join our friendly Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This role focuses on supporting adults with communication difficulties in community and inpatient settings across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine interest and experience in supporting adults with communication difficulties.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is organised, adaptable and able to work independently.
Can build positive relationships with patients, carers and colleagues.
Is committed to person-centred care and ongoing learning.

This is a Band 3 post with the opportunity to progress to Band 4. Applicants who can demonstrate substantial relevant experience and evidence that they already meet the required competencies may be appointed directly at Band 4. Applicants appointed at Band 3 will be supported through a structured development programme to achieve the required competencies. Following successful completion of these competencies, progression to Band 4 will be available.

What We Offer

A welcoming and supportive team.
Regular clinical and management supervision.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Support to complete Band 4 competencies.
Access to clinical and administrative support.
Regular team meetings and annual appraisal.

Recruitment Process

Communication is at the heart of this role. As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates will be expected to interact with adults who have communication difficulties. This is designed to help us understand how candidates adapt their communication style, build rapport and demonstrate person-centred values.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sophie Tomson or Rachel McMurray on 0116 2954692 / [email protected].

Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with qualified Speech and Language Therapists to support adults who may experience communication difficulties as a result of conditions such as:

Stroke
Dementia
Progressive neurological conditions
Brain injury
Other acquired communication difficulties

No two days are the same, but you may:

Support adults with communication difficulties in their own homes, care homes, clinics and inpatient settings.
Deliver therapy programmes and communication-focused activities under the guidance of Speech and Language Therapists.
Help with planning and carrying out communication groups
Develop communication resources, such as communication aids and communication books.
Liaise with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Organise appointments, maintain records and support service delivery.

You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, helping people achieve their communication goals and maximise their participation in daily life.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

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