Clinical Support Worker

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a clinical support professional in speech and language therapy. The role requires face-to-face patient interaction, administration of outpatient clinics, and developing communication skills. Suitable candidates should have a relevant qualification, clinical experience, and strong IT capabilities. This position offers robust training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience.
• Experience of administration using IT systems and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of clinical areas of the post and the role of SaLT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy programmes under SaLT guidance.
• Carry out telephone reviews with patients and carers.
• Assist in clinics like videofluoroscopy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Job Summary

We have created an exciting new clinical support post in speech and language therapy at the RSCH in Brighton. This post has been specifically designed to support the SaLT specialist teams in ENT and paediatric dysphagia. Working across both specialties offers a unique opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge, skills and competencies. To enable this, you will be supported by both teams of highly experienced speech and language therapists who will work with you, supervise your input to patients and monitor your development in the role

Specific clinical roles will include face to face contact with patients and/or telephone reviews, running groups and assisting in specific clinics such as videofluoroscopy. You will also be responsible for the administration of a variety of outpatient clinics within these specialties and it is therefore essential that you have well developed IT skills to support the range of systems that will be used for the administration element of the role and are able to work in a time‑efficient and dynamic way.

We have an experienced SaLT team of around 50 people working across the Trusts sites. We are committed to offering robust CPD, training and peer support.

If you have excellent communication and organisational skills, enjoy team working whilst also demonstrating a developing ability to work independently then we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties

• Carry out therapy programmes under the guidance of the SaLT teams.
• Conduct telephone reviews with patients and carers.
• Assist in a variety of clinics.
• Carry out clinical administration.
• Organise, prepare and administrate outpatient clinics.

About Us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Responsibilities

• Face to face contact with patients eg carrying out therapy programmes, gathering case history, assisting with strategies, reviews of progress.
• Telephone calls with patients and carers to review progress, report concerns or queries to supervising SaLTs.
• Assist in clinics eg videofluoroscopy to include preparation of food and drinks for testing, preparing other equipment required, fetching notes, reassuring patients.
• Running groups eg support groups, therapy groups, assisting with Messy Play.
• Clinical and outpatient administration to include using IT systems to manage referrals, bookings, triage and outcome reports.
• Be involved with governance activities eg training, audit and risk assessment.

Person Specification (Essential)

• Relevant qualification.
• Relevant clinical experience.
• Experience of administration using IT systems and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of clinical areas of the post and the role of SaLT.
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Additional Information

The 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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Candidate Information Pack

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/