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The Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust provides Speech and Language Therapy Services across the whole of Staffordshire, working with commissioners in both education and health services.
We are looking to recruit a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner for 20.6 hours per week to support a team of Speech and Language Therapists in their work across the South Staffordshire Area. The role is a fixed term maternity cover contract.
The successful applicant will work from Anglesey House, Rugeley, and will follow programmes set by Speech and Language Therapists to support the development of communication skills in pre-school and school aged children. Sessions will be in clinics, educational settings, visits to the child’s home, or online.
They will form part of the South Speech and Language Therapy Team, and may be required to move between Cannock, Lichfield and Burton when necessary. This post would be suitable for somebody with previous experience of working with children, and who is looking for the opportunity to work as part of a Speech and Language Therapy team within the NHS. Internal applications are also welcome.
- Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role.
- Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trust Values of: "We Put Quality First, We Focus on People and We Take Responsibility."
- Be a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner (AP) and have an understanding of the knowledge and skills required for the post. They will have a focus on children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder.
- Be responsible, under the guidance of a registered practitioner, for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Partnership Trust including homes, schools and clinics.
- Be skilled in supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages under the direction of a registered practitioner.
- Have supervisory responsibilities as required (e.g. work allocation) and contribute to service developments.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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To work independently with children, their families and relevant Health and Education staff as directed by the Speech/Language Therapist.
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To support a Speech/Language Therapist in the running of speech, language, and interaction groups and to run groups independently following an agreed plan.
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To amend treatment plans within agreed boundaries and confirm this with the Speech/Language Therapist.
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To gather information about children and their families and record observations which contribute to the Speech/Language Therapist's assessment and review.
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To contribute to assessment and review in the form of monitoring children's progress against agreed targets.
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To carry out specific assessments as directed and feedback the results for analysis by the Speech/Language Therapist.
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To make resources at the request of a Speech/Language Therapist.
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To liaise with other relevant agencies, including Health, Education, Social Services and the Voluntary Sector as required by the Speech/Language Therapist.
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To arrange appointments with families and schools as needed.
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To deliver aspects of training according to a pre-agreed and designed plan in conjunction with the Speech/Language Therapist.
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To maintain case notes on all patients undergoing therapy in line with department policy. departmentalpolicies
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To ensure the safekeeping of therapy equipment and to ensure that standards of infection control and safety are maintained.
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To provide statistical and other information routinely and as may be required to a limited level.
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To work to relevant National standards and guidelines as directed by the Speech/Language Therapist.
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To adhere to Service and Trust standards.
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To maintain appropriate standards of Health and Safety as per Trust Policies and Procedures.
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To undertake any other duties as required.
