Speech and Language therapy assistant (children's)

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Danesmoor; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Speech and Language Therapy assistant to support children with speech, language and communication needs. The role covers early years, schools and home visits, with telehealth as part of the service.

You will be supervised by qualified SLTs and can access peer support across bands 3–7. Travel across North Derbyshire from Clay Cross base is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an education setting.
• GCSE English Language/or equivalent NVQ- level 3 or relevant qualification
• Relevant experience of working with a range of speech, language and communication needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver programmes of intervention to children in early years settings, schools, patient homes and via telehealth.
• Be supervised by SLTs with support from a Team Leader and peers across Bands 3 to 7.
• Travel to appointments around North Derbyshire from the Clay Cross base.
• Work as part of MDT and multi-agency teams to provide patient centred care.

Skills

Good communication skills

Able to work under direction

Good observation skills

Good IT skills

Fluent in another community language

Coaching skills

Education

GCSE English Language / NVQ- level 3 or relevant qualification

Job description

Be outstanding - join an outstanding team!

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed individual to join the Children's Speech and Language Therapy service and be part of Derbyshire Community Health Services. The post is with the team based in Clay Cross at Clay Cross Hospital.

The post is for 22.5 hours a week, typically worked as 3 days of 7.5 hours Monday-Friday.

We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of around 100 staff working across all service areas in Derbyshire.

Main duties of the job

As a member of our team you will be working in a service with a well established reputation for delivering a patient centred approach.

The post will provide support to children with speech, language and communication needs.

You will be delivering programmes of intervention to children in early years settings, schools, patient homes and through telehealth.

You will be supervised by SLTs, with additional support from a Team Leader and opportunities for peer support from colleagues across Bands 3 to 7.

If you can demonstrate good communication skills, have the ability to deliver competent, evidence based clinical care we want to hear from you.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

Previous experience of working with children with speech, language and communication needs is essential.

You will need to be able to travel to appointments around North Derbyshire from the Clay Cross base.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with children in an education setting
• GCSE English Language/or equivalent NVQ- level 3 or relevant qualification
• Relevant experience of working with a range of speech, language and communication needs

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working as a SLT assistant or working under direction of a SLT delivering speech/language programmes
• Experience of supporting AAC approaches
• Experience of working with other client groups with communication difficulties

Skills and Aptitude

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Able to work under direction
• Good observation skills
• Good IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Fluent in another community language (eg BSL
• Coaching skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes, between base and community settings for appointments,
• Ability to work as part of MDT and multi-agency teams
• Organised
• Adaptable to change

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.

We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.

Our values:

• 1) To get the basics right - For Each other, local people and communities
• 2) To act with compassion and respect - For Each other, local people and communities
• 3) To make a positive difference - For Each other, local people and communities
• 4) To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS
• 5) To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

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