Speech and Language Therapy Assistant | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
DCHS Foundation Trust, Birdholme, Chesterfield
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
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DCHS Foundation Trust, Birdholme, Chesterfield
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 26 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: fc6a3a9526754659a8525af02dcc623d
Full Job Description
- Assist the SLT in providing a clinical service (assessment and treatment) to a SLT caseload
- Carry out programmes of therapy under the supervision of the SLT
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records in line with RCSLT professional and Trust standards.
- Participate in training in area of clinical experience
- Demonstrates duties to new starters and less experienced SLTAs, and other support staff.
- Understand the rationale behind therapy tasks and activities set by the SLT based on basic theory of speech language development/breakdown.
- Develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including safeguarding for children and adults. The Purpose and Activities of DCHS? Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care. This post involves working under a Service Level Agreement at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, for Derbyshire Community Health Services. Our Vision: "To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work" Our Values:
- To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
- To value everyone's contribution: "everyone matters". Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Patient Care:
- Assist in the planning and delivery of SLT interventions.
- Run therapy groups under the direction of a SLT.
- Make modifications within programmes to suit clients or circumstances
- Adapt practice to meet individual patient's circumstances, including due regard for cultural, linguistic and cognitive differences.
- Advise and support health, social care and other support staff on how to deliver SLT programmes
- Ensure that clients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible.