Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

We are looking to grow our team of Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioners to support our SLT Team at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW).

UHCW is a friendly, supportive and innovative place to work. You will be working across both the acute inpatient and outpatient services at both UHCW and Rugby St Cross Hospital. Our service provides input across multiple wards including respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly, emergency wards, critical care and outpatient head and neck cancer services.

The successful candidate should have experience of working within a healthcare environment and an understanding of SLT interventions. They will be responsible for providing clinical support to patients with guidance from the SLT team, supporting training and supporting with administrative duties. Supervision will be provided by senior Speech and Language Therapists in the team and personal development is supported through appraisal and internal and external training.

If you are looking to develop new skills within a modern-forward thinking organisation, then this role could be what you are looking for., Under the supervision of a Registered Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) the post holder will be expected to:o Deliver a programme of therapeutic activities to patients with swallowing and/or communication difficulties.o Participate in screening assessment of new patients under supervision of a SLT.o Use specialised and creative skills to plan and provide patient centred therapy activities for individuals/ groups with support from a Speech and Language Therapist.o Take responsibility for a designated case load within agreed clinical parameterso To plan and prioritise own workload.o Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelineso To be involved in the education and training of volunteers, students, and other staff.o To input and record activity data for the service as required.o To maintain stock and order new supplies as required.o To carry out cleaning of clinical equipmento To work within National and Trust policies / guidelineso To understand
local standards and able to monitor own practice against theseo To participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the patients if requiredo To work across sites of University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire and Rugby St Cross Hospital.

o To participate in an SLTA led phone review clinic for patients discharged from hospital

This will be supported by senior colleagues to help develop knowledge and awareness of any of the following areas if needed

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.