Are you someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working in Speech and Language Therapy? (Fixed Term Contract 9 Months) Then join St Marys Hospital as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and become an integral part in peoples recovery process.
As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant you will be working under the supervision of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and you will have the chance to expand your knowledge in evidence based practice and guidelines.
Your contribution to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects will be valued, with opportunities to receive regular supervision.
What you will be doing
You will be evaluating service user’s individual speech and languages treatment plans, leading 1-1’s and therapeutic group sessions with service users who have cognitive and communication impairments and analysing clinical audit data for service users.
Other responsibilities include:
- Following department guidelines and standards to independently support the work of SLT’s e.g. jointly planning and running therapy groups.
- Completing mealtime observations of swallowing safety with patients who have swallowing difficulties and cognitive feeding impairments.
- Supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties during community activities.
- Preparing personalised materials to support therapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrating communication strategies to families and carers, including the use of high- and low-tech communication aids.
- Providing clinical administrative support to SLT’s, including data collection and analysis.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience working in a care or therapy environment.
- Be able to understand and follow instructions accurately and to learn new skills quickly.
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Be computer literate: ability to use Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and implication of non- compliance.
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to work with patients with behaviours that challenge.
- Demonstrate awareness of the impact of complex brain injury on a patient’s communication, cognition, and swallowing
Where you will be working:
You will be based at St Mary’s Hospital in Warrington, a specialist service providing mental health and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation for adult men.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll support individuals with complex needs in a safe, recovery-focused environment, helping them build independence and move towards life in the community.
The service offers a range of therapeutic and wellbeing facilities, including a gym and structured activity programmes, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Annual base salary of £26,461.50 Pro rata
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
About us:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
