Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Swansea, Wales
Job description
If you are interested in working in a compassionate, patient-centred and creative department,with a focus on high quality patient care,then please read on!
We have several Speech and Language Therapy Assistant posts available, both full and part time,within our innovative and dynamic team.These exciting posts will be working directly with children and young people who present with a variety of communication difficulties, in schools, nurseries and clinical settings.This will include demonstration and coaching sessions to parents and support staff. Supervision, support and training will be provided by a team of Speech and Language Therapists.
This rare opportunity will allow you to support children and young people reach their communication potential, whilst developing the skills of parents and other professionals.
You will be working under the direction of registered Speech and Language Therapists and be responsible for the organisation and planning of activities, booking appointments and arranging time-tables.
You will assist in the preparation of resources, demonstration and delivery of delegated programmes of intervention.
You will be expected to input into specific databases, complete observations, gather information and maintain records in line with Health Board and Departmental standards
You will use knowledge and experience of developmental speech, language and communication disorders to feedback to the Speech and Language Therapist progress made against goals.
You will be required to travel between bases and community venues with equipment in a timely manner.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documentation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
