East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Are you caring, creative, self-motivated, well-organised, and a great team-player? Then we are looking for someone like you to join our small and friendly SLT Neuro Rehabilitation team! We are looking for a compassionate, self-motivated and organised Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to help us deliver excellent care to our patients on the East Kent Neuro Rehab Unit (EKNRU) at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital. EKNRU is a 19-bed unit providing inpatient rehabilitation across East Kent, for people with acquired brain injury, including stroke, TBI, spinal injuries and neurodegenerative conditions. The EKNRU team consists of SLTs, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Neuropsychologists, Nurses, Doctors, Dietitians, Therapy Assistants, Healthcare Assistants, Catering staff and Cleaning staff. The unit benefits from a therapy garden and access to therapy gym and pool. This is an excellent opportunity to join a motivated and progressive Speech and Language Therapy service. We are dedicated to learning and passionate about innovation, with plenty of opportunity for development and training. Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 SLT Assistant (SLTA) you will work closely with patients, their families, friends and carers and make a meaningful contribution to how people experience our services. You will be expected to be kind and responsive, as well as professional and informative, contributing to the quality of the services we provide. You will contribute to our SLT team achieving its objectives by working closely with and drawing support from the registered clinician and other health care professionals, whilst working autonomously and with initiative to meet the requirements of the role; providing therapy for communication and swallowing impairments to people with acquired brain injury, supporting with administration for the SLT team, and supporting service development by engaging in education, training and professional development. About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
5 GCSEs grades A-C or equivalent including English and Maths Formal qualifications in health or social/care Further/Higher education qualification Clinical Skills and Experience
Previous experience of working in healthcare or education setting, or similar educational role Experience of working for the NHS Working as a Therapy Support Worker Working with people with acute or neurological illness Facilitating therapy or support groups Working with patients within an in-patient setting Working with members of a multi-disciplinary team Skills and Abilities
Able to use own initiative and problem solving skills Able to work independently and carry out tasks as directed Recognises own limitations and seeks supervision when necessary Works to the standards set out in the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England (Skills for Health 2013) Good organisational skills Able to prioritise and manage own workload Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to build rapport with colleagues, patients and families Able to work well in a team Basic IT, typing, telephone and letter writing skills Intermediate/advanced IT skills Competent in use of smart phones, tablets and apps Knowledge and Governance
Awareness of healthcare environment Awareness of confidentiality and information governance Awareness of variety of neurological conditions Knowledge of alternative communication devices Personal and Professional Attributes
Reliable and trustworthy Polite and respectful Approachable Willingness to work flexibly Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Self-motivated Able to show initiative Other requirements
to be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission, Vision, and Values To be able to travel between sites if needed Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum
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Are you caring, creative, self-motivated, well-organised, and a great team-player? Then we are looking for someone like you to join our small and friendly SLT Neuro Rehabilitation team! We are looking for a compassionate, self-motivated and organised Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to help us deliver excellent care to our patients on the East Kent Neuro Rehab Unit (EKNRU) at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital. EKNRU is a 19-bed unit providing inpatient rehabilitation across East Kent, for people with acquired brain injury, including stroke, TBI, spinal injuries and neurodegenerative conditions. The EKNRU team consists of SLTs, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Neuropsychologists, Nurses, Doctors, Dietitians, Therapy Assistants, Healthcare Assistants, Catering staff and Cleaning staff. The unit benefits from a therapy garden and access to therapy gym and pool. This is an excellent opportunity to join a motivated and progressive Speech and Language Therapy service. We are dedicated to learning and passionate about innovation, with plenty of opportunity for development and training. Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 SLT Assistant (SLTA) you will work closely with patients, their families, friends and carers and make a meaningful contribution to how people experience our services. You will be expected to be kind and responsive, as well as professional and informative, contributing to the quality of the services we provide. You will contribute to our SLT team achieving its objectives by working closely with and drawing support from the registered clinician and other health care professionals, whilst working autonomously and with initiative to meet the requirements of the role; providing therapy for communication and swallowing impairments to people with acquired brain injury, supporting with administration for the SLT team, and supporting service development by engaging in education, training and professional development. About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
5 GCSEs grades A-C or equivalent including English and Maths Formal qualifications in health or social/care Further/Higher education qualification Clinical Skills and Experience
Previous experience of working in healthcare or education setting, or similar educational role Experience of working for the NHS Working as a Therapy Support Worker Working with people with acute or neurological illness Facilitating therapy or support groups Working with patients within an in-patient setting Working with members of a multi-disciplinary team Skills and Abilities
Able to use own initiative and problem solving skills Able to work independently and carry out tasks as directed Recognises own limitations and seeks supervision when necessary Works to the standards set out in the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England (Skills for Health 2013) Good organisational skills Able to prioritise and manage own workload Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to build rapport with colleagues, patients and families Able to work well in a team Basic IT, typing, telephone and letter writing skills Intermediate/advanced IT skills Competent in use of smart phones, tablets and apps Knowledge and Governance
Awareness of healthcare environment Awareness of confidentiality and information governance Awareness of variety of neurological conditions Knowledge of alternative communication devices Personal and Professional Attributes
Reliable and trustworthy Polite and respectful Approachable Willingness to work flexibly Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Self-motivated Able to show initiative Other requirements
to be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission, Vision, and Values To be able to travel between sites if needed Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum
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