Job summary
Employer heading
Assistant Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
This role is situated within the Low Secure Community Forensic Care Group, working in the Community Forensic Intellectual Disability Service. The SLT provision is typically provided by a qualified SLT, however in the context of maternity leave SLT assistant time will be utilised to maintain the accessibility of the team and support the practical application of communication support techniques.
The role purpose to provide Speech, Language and Communication support for the Community Forensic ID Service in terms of establishing and maintaining a communication and accessible service for individuals with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be to provide:
· Accessible information for patients & maintain the communication environment
Complete a fixed term project focused on gaining patient feedback and insights into patient's experience of CFID.
· Make SLT resources and communication tools available to the MDT – inc. providing basic training on the use of comm. tools e.g. Talking Mats
· Gatekeep access to the consultant SLT within the Care Group
· Contribute to MDT discussions and decisions re: patient care specifically in relation to recognising and meeting SLCN.
Working for our organisation
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See person specification and job description documents for details on the role and responsibilities.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care Visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Relevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant working experience with clientsor adults with SLCN
- Experience of using different communication methods with children and young people
- Demonstration of, commitment to and ability to work as a team member
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with speech and language therapists.
- Delivering training opportunities for staff
- Experience of working with speech and language therapists.
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Hyde
- Job title
- SLT Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07557242382
- Additional information
Richard Robinson
Team Manager - CFID
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