Dynamic SLT Assistant (Band 3) Empowering Communication

NHS Jobs; Hay Mills; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support the SLT team with learning disabilities, communication and eating and drinking difficulties, under supervision.

You will undertake patient assessments, implement treatments, write clinical records, and contribute to service evaluation, training carers and MDT members, and carry out admin tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes patient assessments as advised by qualified staff.
• Implements a range of treatments with clients independently.
• Writes clinical records and letters independently and reports with support.
• Runs groups, both formal and informal, and individual treatment programmes.
• Manages infection risks on equipment and infection control measures.
• Carries out prescribed eating and drinking programmes written by a qualified SLT.

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support the SLT team with learning disabilities, communication and eating and drinking difficulties, under supervision.

You will undertake patient assessments, implement treatments, write clinical records, and contribute to service evaluation, training carers and MDT members, and carry out admin tasks as required.