Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

JOB SUMMARY To support speech and language therapists to provide effective, high quality services through the delivery and adaptations of treatment programmes to clients individually and / or in groups and through general clinical and administrative support in the Department This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments. KEY RESULT AREAS: • To provide and deliver packages of care to individual clients under the guidance and supervision of the qualified speech and language therapist. • To independently carry out therapy programmes as directed by SLTs, which require close physical contact with patients, using knowledge and skills to adapt programmes as appropriate and to report on progress and observations to supervising SLT after each intervention • To assist speech and language therapists in the running of groups and the delivery of the agreed elements of the group and to be responsible for the associated administrative duties. • To prepare, maintain, initiate and develop therapy materials and equipment and assist in the preparation of programmes of therapy. • To use knowledge and skills to assess the need for therapy and to feedback/discuss with speech and language therapist. • To contribute towards the adaptation and development of individual programmes of therapy, by using knowledge, skills and awareness of the clients needs, gained through specific episodes of care, discussing any developments/changes to therapy programmes after each intervention, and gaining agreement and direction from the supervising SLT for future sessions. • To participate in service delivery within a variety of locations e.g. clinics, patients home, care homes. • To represent the department as first point of contact when necessary. • To undertake training and be proficient with a variety of IT and therapy based computer packages i.e. boardmaker, internet, word, exel, powerpoint and communication aids • To undertake appropriate training relevant to the role, to support continuous professional development • To write and record accurate, concise and timely clinical notes after each intervention, accessible to SLTs and other members of the multi-disciplinary team • To provide training for professionals and members of the multi-agency team regarding the use of computer based packages in relation to communication support • To adhere to the Speech and Language Therapy and Trust Policies and Procedures. • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • To carry out administrative /clerical duties associated with the role for the department. • Other duties commensurate with the grade. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY To support speech and language therapists to provide effective, high quality services through the delivery and adaptations of treatment programmes to clients individually and / or in groups and through general clinical and administrative support in the Department This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments. KEY RESULT AREAS: • To provide and deliver packages of care to individual clients under the guidance and supervision of the qualified speech and language therapist. • To independently carry out therapy programmes as directed by SLTs, which require close physical contact with patients, using knowledge and skills to adapt programmes as appropriate and to report on progress and observations to supervising SLT after each intervention • To assist speech and language therapists in the running of groups and the delivery of the agreed elements of the group and to be responsible for the associated administrative duties. • To prepare, maintain, initiate and develop therapy materials and equipment and assist in the preparation of programmes of therapy. • To use knowledge and skills to assess the need for therapy and to feedback/discuss with speech and language therapist. • To contribute towards the adaptation and development of individual programmes of therapy, by using knowledge, skills and awareness of the clients needs, gained through specific episodes of care, discussing any developments/changes to therapy programmes after each intervention, and gaining agreement and direction from the supervising SLT for future sessions. • To participate in service delivery within a variety of locations e.g. clinics, patients home, care homes. • To represent the department as first point of contact when necessary. • To undertake training and be proficient with a variety of IT and therapy based computer packages i.e. boardmaker, internet, word, exel, powerpoint and communication aids • To undertake appropriate training relevant to the role, to support continuous professional development • To write and record accurate, concise and timely clinical notes after each intervention, accessible to SLTs and other members of the multi-disciplinary team • To provide training for professionals and members of the multi-agency team regarding the use of computer based packages in relation to communication support • To adhere to the Speech and Language Therapy and Trust Policies and Procedures. • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • To carry out administrative /clerical duties associated with the role for the department. • Other duties commensurate with the grade. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.