Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will have a minimum of NVQ3 in social care, have a good track record of working with communication impaired vulnerable adults, have excellent computer literacy skills and be well organised as well as being able to independently travel across the Trust countywide. We will offer the successful candidate support and supervision to escalate their clinical skills in a wide range of communication rehab therapy practices as well as offering:- Monthly staff meetings Regular management supervision Peer support groups Annual Appraisal In-Service Training Well-resourced department Clinical Leads in Communication, Dysphagia, Voice and Fluency Good access to communication aids Good IT access, mobile-working laptop and phone About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply., The successful candidate should be interested in working with stroke patients to rehabilitate their communication skills. You will be committed to continuing professional development and have excellent communication and prioritisation skills. The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues who will help the further development of your skills. Job description

The successful candidate should be interested in working with stroke patients to rehabilitate their communication skills. You will be committed to continuing professional development and have excellent communication and prioritisation skills. The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues who will help the further development of your skills. Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of limited range of routine strategies and techniques for facilitating adults communication skills.
• Ability to make judgements involving straightforward facts or situations.
• Ability to plan and organise ones own working day to day work tasks or activities, including handling a small given caseload.
• Well-developed empathic and listening skills.
Special Requirements Essential
• Able to travel independently countywide
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Qualifications Essential
• High standard of computer literacy, including using Microsoft Office
Desirable
• NVQ level 3 health and social care
Experience Essential
• Experience working with adults or another vulnerable communication impaired group
Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of limited range of routine strategies and techniques for facilitating adults communication skills.
• Ability to make judgements involving straightforward facts or situations.
• Ability to plan and organise ones own working day to day work tasks or activities, including handling a small given caseload.
• Well-developed empathic and listening skills.
Special Requirements Essential
• Able to travel independently countywide
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Qualifications Essential
• High standard of computer literacy, including using Microsoft Office
Desirable
• NVQ level 3 health and social care
Experience Essential
• Experience working with adults or another vulnerable communication impaired group