Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
SLT Associate Practitioner
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Job Overview
We have an opportunity to recruit a SLT practitioner fixed term for eight months in our Hillingdon Community Learning Disability Service.
We have recently recruited a Speech and Language Therapist and are looking to supplement this post with an Associate Practitioner. This is a unique opportunity to support the SLT in the development of a safe and efficient speech and language therapy service for adults with learning disabilities.
The Speech and Language Therapy Team consist of therapists in other Community Learning Disability Teams within CNWL as well as working alongside our community SLT colleagues.
This role involves a mixture of clinical and administrative support to the SLT and wider team where appropriate.
We are looking for applicants who have a passion and commitment to working with people with Learning Disabilities and their circle of support.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with experience of working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities and Autism or someone with transferable skills to work with this service user group.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Competent IT Skills to develop understanding of our electronic patient recording system (Systmone).
- Ability to follow instruction, but also demonstrate initiative and creativity in response to the different aspects of the role
- Passion and enthusiasm to make a positive difference and deliver exemplary, client-focused care for all our adults and their families/carers.
- Confidence to work in a range of settings, including, social care day services, client workplaces, and client homes
- Excellent time management and the ability to work independently and creatively
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to work with Service Users and alongside other health and social care professionals
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Working for our organisation
The post holder will be part of the wider Community Learning Disability Team, with strong working relationships with Adult Social Care and the Community Physical Health Teams and will be linked to the wider trust Speech and Language Therapy networks. You will meet regularly with other SLT colleagues working in CNWL Learning Disabilities network to continue professional development, implement evidence-based practice, and support the development of the Learning Disabilities Speech and Language Therapy service within CNWL.
We are committed to delivering a high-quality service and have a strong culture of training and development of clinical specialisms e.g. autism, dementia, dysphagia, AAC, mental health, positive behaviour support, etc. There is also scope for shadowing and training opportunities across neighbouring services including acute SLT services at local Hospitals, Adult Community SLT, and paediatric services.
You will be able to contribute to and help develop our working practices within the team and input to new clinical pathways and Quality Improvement projects.
Hillingdon is a vibrant, multicultural area and is very easily accessible from central London on the Jubilee and Metropolitan Lines, taking around 35 minutes to Baker Street station.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Delivering specific and specialist SLT interventions to Service Users under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist
- Supporting SLTs in their assessment and review of Service User’s communication and dysphagia needs
- Working alongside another SLT or SLT Assistant to deliver group interventions and be involved in parent orientation sessions
- Working alongside the service SLT and wider team to organise and deliver training events for carers and other professionals
- Working alongside qualified SLTs to develop AAC (alternative/augmentative communication) resources and support Service Users in the use of high tech communication aids
- Administrative tasks both in the office and in the community.
- Being a Champion for Easy Read documentation
- Past experience as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant is desirable but not essential
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Relevant B Tech Diploma Level or Degree or NVQ4 or equivalent skill acquired through experience
Desirable criteria
- Accredited IT qualifications or equivalent skill level
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with people about difficult matters & / in difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands
- Ability to negotiate and influence where appropriate
- Demonstrates initiative and flexibility
- Ability to travel between a range of locations
- Fully IT literate and able to use a range of applications
- Ability to maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
- Ability to manage emotional consequences of working with people with a range of complex health needs/disabilities
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