Associate Practitioner / Care Co-ordinator-Speech and Language Therapy

To collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists to manage caseloads working with direction and guidance from SLTs to provide a service to clients within a community setting providing advice and treatment to clients with communication and / or swallowing difficulties where appropriate.
To work as an assistant practitioner/ Care Co-ordinator to implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes devised in conjunction with and monitored by a Speech and Language Therapist for groups and individuals within the protocols, objectives and procedures of the team.
To manage own caseload:
Ensure smooth communication between therapists, families, and other healthcare professionals and facilitate the treatment journey by supporting/signposting patients/carers in all areas of their health needs, for example support with booking transport/liaising with other health professionals
Coordinate and schedule therapy sessions for clients across East Sussex, including planning and running group activities meeting individual and group needs
To use additional communication methods e.g. symbols and communication aids where appropriate
Maintain accurate client records and monitor progress, feeding back to Speech and Language Therapy Team as required
To design and create resources and low-tech communication aids for the department, the speech and language therapists, and individual client sessions, carers and other professionals, + The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
+ Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
+ Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
+ Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
+ Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
+ Safe
+ Effective
+ Caring
+ Responsive and
+ Well led

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Speech and Language Therapy team as a Care Co-ordinator based at Centenary House, Eastbourne/Bexhill Hospital. In this rewarding role, you'll be at the heart of coordinating care, supporting clients, families, and our therapy team to ensure seamless communication and delivery of services. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be part of a dynamic acute and community adult Speech and Language service. This is a new role and therefore requires a flexible approach with an ability to accept an evolving remit within the Speech and Language Therapy service.
What We're Looking For:
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in healthcare, therapy, or customer service is a plus
A caring and compassionate approach to supporting individuals with speech and language needs

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come., We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team of acute and community SALTs who work seamlessly to provide pathways of care to the local adult population.
Ongoing training and development opportunities
The chance to make a real difference in the community
We can discuss flexible working hours and the opportunity for hybrid work (home and community-based).