Advanced Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Featherstone , WF7 5EZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9377-25-0152 |
Summary
Key requirements Early Years Complex Needs To work jointly and individually with children who have complex communication needs modelling to families and education settings therapy ideas and techniques used to support early communication and interaction skills. Demonstrate and support families to access low tech AAC (alternative & augmentative communication). Provide activities to promote & develop early communication skills and language skills. To work with small groups of children to provide language stimulation through such things are Intensive Interaction/Attention Autism etc. To support other children as required under the guidance of the relevant HCPC registered SLT Individual programmes Be able to monitor progress and adjust specific programmes accordingly, referring more complex issues to qualified SLT To conduct straightforward assessments sharing the interpreting with a qualified SLT To offer guidance & advice to parents/ carers/ school staff regarding treatment programmes. Groups Running and managing group sessions for children with communication needs with supervision and support for other Advanced Practitioners Onward referral for those children not making progress Discharge of those where all outcomes achieved Providing suitable feedback on children's outcomes to the relevant therapists Giving appropriate feedback to parents/carers re: a child’s progress within the group, in a sensitive and informative manner, communicating at a level commensurate with the parent/carer Managing group waiting-lists and informing therapists as to waiting times and capacity Organise booking of suitable rooms/venues for group work Make arrangements for sending out appointments Resources Make and maintain resources relating to communication programmes which might include producing symbol supported communication resources, collating or printing therapy programmes, and effectively cleaning and storing of toys, games and other equipment. Report loss or breakages in a timely manner. To be responsible for monitoring resources in relevant area, advising, when required, the ordering of materials/equipment needed to carry out the function of the service. General To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a practitioner to carry out specific treatment and interventions. To be able to identify own limitations and seek advice from a qualified therapist when appropriate. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with patients and encourage their interest and participation in interventions by communicating with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture. Work effectively as a member of the Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy Service to undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. To liaise with other agencies e.g. multidisciplinary team and referral to other specialist services as deemed appropriate, in discussion with relevant SLT as required To be responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload, resources, and transportation for home visits, school visits and unaccompanied follow-up visits. To work across multiple sites in order to meet the needs of the team. To ensure all duties are undertaken to enable the achievement of Trust and Service specific Key Performance Indicators. Model effective communication strategies across a range of contexts according to the client’s needs Accurate recording of all digital patient records, updating and amending information in timely manner. To participate in both service and trust development plans. To participate in specific projects or departmental working parties as directed by the clinical/team lead As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate staff. Resources and Finance The post holder will ensure the proper use of the Trust’s resources such as stationery, telephone usage, photocopying and other consumables in the course of business, ensuring minimal waste and minimal cost.