Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - Brentwood, United Kingdom - NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
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Brentwood, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Assistant for this exciting role.

You will be part of the South West Essex Speech & Language Team

You will be part of the South West Essex Speech & Language Team


This current vacancy is for assistant who would relish working within patients own homes as well as inpatient community hospital support.


In addition you will be supported with your own clinical interests and engage in team projects co-working with other colleagues.

COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster.

We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Probationary Period

Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.

All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.

As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.

The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.


This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,136 and a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum pro rata).

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

  • To liaise with and report to the qualified therapist/s at intervals as agreed
  • To assist in the preparation and maintenance of equipment and the delivery of intervention to adults with acquired disorders of speech, language and communication, and/or dysphagia
  • To work on allocated tasks in directed contexts with support and supervision from the therapist and also independently
  • To keep up to date case records in accordance with service standards
  • To be aware of and ensure that clinical standards laid down by the service are met, and to make the Line Manager aware if this has not been achieved
  • To adapt practice to meet individual patients' circumstances, including due regard for cultural and language differences
  • To work collaboratively with all those involved in developing speech, language, communication and/or swallowing skills in clients, ensuring clients and carers are involved in the care plans wherever possible
  • To assist therapists in the planning and implementing of intervention for specific areas of work, by contributing clinical observations to the assessment process
  • To manage intervention according to agreed aims adapting and modifying as required, following liaison/clinical supervision from the speech and language therapist
  • To be able to work without direct supervision and/or on another site, working and liaising with clients, families and other agencies
  • To collect information to contribute to assessment, according to the criteria specified by the Speech and Language Therapists
  • To adhere to "Speech and Language Therapy Guidelines" and "Guidelines for working with Assistants" issued by the Service Lead, working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies
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