Adult Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - Carmarthen, United Kingdom - Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board

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Carmarthen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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

You will be working with a friendly group of Speech & Language Therapists to support the delivery of the clinical service to outpatients and wards.

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.

Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a therapy or healthcare setting.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and flexible to the needs of the service with excellent communication skills to join our productive team.

To carry out a range of speech and language therapy activities independently as directed by the SLT, and/or Band 4 SLT support worker, with adult patients with a range of communication and / or swallowing difficulties.

You will be required to travel throughout the county of Carmarthenshire and also travel to the other counties of Hywel Dda as service demands.

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.

To complete screening assessments of communication skills assessments for acute stroke.

To carry out prescribed interventions, based upon aims determined by the SLT.

To advise and demonstrate input to carers to assist in improving the communication and / or swallowing environment of the patient, as agreed with the therapist, and/or Band 4 SLT support worker.

To develop and use alternative / augmentative communication systems and communication aids with patients, as agreed with the therapist, and/or Band 4 SLT support worker.

To prepare and develop intervention materials for use with individual patients or groups as directed by the SLT, and/or Band 4 SLT support worker, using manual and IT skills.

To assist the therapist, and/or Band 4 SLT support worker, with specific tasks e.g.

recording notes during an assessment, completing assessment under direction, making specific observations and recording to assist in the planning of intervention.

To support adult service 'link' representative (Band 4 SLT support worker) in liaison with Hywel Dda SLT service communication aid specialist and Rookwood Communication Aid Centre, Cardiff.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.

Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.

We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals:
Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals:
Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on