Band 3 SLT Assistant — Learning Disability Team

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust; Hay Mills; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support the Learning Disability Community Team. You will implement SLT-directed interventions, deliver training to individuals, families and carers, and support colleagues in clinical and training duties.

You will liaise with carers and other agencies, gather information, and help organise locations, hospitality and materials for clinical and training duties.

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients with learning disabilities.
• Ability to follow training and work under supervision of the SLT.
• Good liaison with carers and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deals with clients with learning disabilities and carers who may have complex needs or be under stress.
• Undertakes patient assessments as advised by qualified staff.
• Implements a range of treatments with clients independently.
• Writes clinical records and letters; maintains documentation.
• Liaises with SLT and regular team to revise treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Makaton

Keyboard skills

Tools

Keyboard skills

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support the Learning Disability Community Team. You will implement SLT-directed interventions, deliver training to individuals, families and carers, and support colleagues in clinical and training duties.

You will liaise with carers and other agencies, gather information, and help organise locations, hospitality and materials for clinical and training duties.