Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out Speech and Language Therapy programmes and packages of care with clients working independently or in conjunction with members of the Speech and Language Therapy team. You will monitor client's progress, and modify interventions accordingly, within agreed parameters, explaining therapy activities to patients, family members, carers and other health professionals involved in the patient's care. There will also be the opportunity to assist in the delivery of training to others, creating communication resources such as Life Story Work, supporting the use of communication aids (high and low tech) and using telemedicine to support the therapists deliver more timely assessment. You will work in a variety of settings; including peoples own homes and care settings. This caseload is adults with acquired progressive neurological disorders who present with communication and swallowing impairments., Lancashire Care Foundation trust is proud to offer development opportunities:

• In house clinical training
• Access and funding for external training to support specific skills development
• Robust Preceptorship
• An induction programme tailored to your needs
Applicants will need to demonstrate their competency and experience in line with the person specification and will be required to work flexibly

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve. As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:
• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time. For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT., Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.