Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

This post is based on the Stroke Unit in Lincoln therefore you will be an active member of the Speech and Language Therapy team in a patient facing role. You will be trained to deliver therapy interventions under the guidance of the Speech and Language Therapists.

You will be a vital player in the team ensuring that patients receive intensive speech and language therapy input in line with national guidelines. This will include delivering both communication and swallowing rehabilitation therapy to patients recovering post stroke. You will be encouraged to participate in service development and will receive regular supervision from the team to further your development.

This post is based in Lincoln and includes weekend working as part of a regular rota shared between you and your speech and language therapy assistant colleagues. Bank holiday cover will also be required on a rota basis. Weekend and bank holiday working will be paid at an enhanced rate. There will be occasional requirements to attend meetings/training across the county.

To screen inpatients on the stroke unit for communicationdifficulties and report back to Speech and Language Therapist To deliver speech and language therapy intervention with patientson the stroke unit with guidance from a qualified Speech andLanguage Therapist To assist Speech and Language Therapists in the delivery of SLTrelated training to members of the MDT on the wardTo prepare therapy resources for patients as instructed by Speechand Language Therapists including use of low-techcommunication aidsTo record patient notes in an accurate and timely manner usingboth electronic held patient records and paper patient records inline with Trust protocols

To assist with collation of audit data e.g., SSNAP data

To provide advice on communication impairments and swallowingrecommendations to other members of the MDT under theguidance of a Speech and Language Therapist

To partake in regular supervision with a Speech and LanguageTherapist

At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.

LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev

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