Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - Southport, United Kingdom - 347 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

347 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
347 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Southport, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, adaptable Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the busy and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy Team based at Southport Hospital.

You will work alongside experienced therapists and support them in the assessment, treatment and on-going rehabilitation of patients.


If you believe you have the skills that we are looking for and are ready for a challenge, then we want to hear from you.


The role will include supporting the Speech and Language Therapists (SLT) in performing tasks such as: gaining patient histories, preparing assessment materials, administration and documentation, patient mealtime observations, supporting patients to carry out and monitor therapy programmes as set by the SLTs, mouthcare.


The successful post holder will be expected to support the team both clinically and non-clinically across both ward and office environments.


All work will be directed and supported by an HCPC registered therapist, with the aim of ensuring speech and language therapy is delivered, timely and seamless, with excellent communication and MDT working.

Applicants therefore must have the ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.


The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.


From 1 st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.


The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.


Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate

SAFETY that is of the highest standards

COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful

SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable

PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients


Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits

Please see job description and person specification further details on role responsibilities.


Advertising Date: 13th February 2024


Closing Date: 27th February 2024


Shortlisting Date: 28th February 2024


Proposed Interview Date: 6th March 2024

Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
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