Looking to start a career in Speech and Language Therapy? We have a permanent, part time (22.5 hours) position as a Band 3 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant covering the Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale area. Join our friendly and supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement. This role involves working in various settings—educational, clinical, and home environments—handling a diverse range of speech, language, and communication differences. We seek someone who is passionate about advocating for our patients. You'll help manage a caseload, deliver speech and language therapy program, deliver group interventions, and support training delivery. Collaboration with multiple agencies and specialties is key to effectively supporting the children and families we work with. Interviews will take place on the 24th October 2024 The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required. Speech and Language Therapists provide patient-centred care, working collaboratively with children and young people to set therapy goals aimed at improving their quality of life and wellbeing. These goals empower patients to manage their speech, language, communication, and eating/drinking needs independently. Central to this approach is the patient’s active involvement through education, awareness, and participation in their therapy. Responsibilities The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will support the delivery of high standards of patient care in a specified area of practice, undertaking the following responsibilities: Provide a high standard of therapy support to clients in hospital, community, home, or educational settings. Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists to implement and advance speech, language, and communication programmes. Help patients achieve and maintain optimal levels of speech, language, functional communication, independence, and wellbeing across various settings, aiming for self-management of their condition. Take primary responsibility for continuing speech, language, and communication programmes following appropriate training and clear delegation. Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, planning and managing their own work duties. Engage in regular clinical and managerial supervision, maintaining an accurate portfolio of learning and reflective practice relevant to the role. Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Harriet Rossol Job title: AHP Team Manager Email address: harriet.rossolnhs.net Telephone number: 01723 342357