Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Location: Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW, UK

Seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (Band 4) to join the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service in Brighton. The role supports children with complex developmental and communication needs and their families to develop interaction, language, and play skills. The position is offered on a part-time basis with an 11-month fixed-term contract.

Duties:

• Take clinical responsibility for a delegated caseload of patients within structured parameters
• Provide treatment and care programmes to clients on an individual or group basis
• Report and document variances in a patient's condition or care pathway to registered staff
• Maintain high standards of clinical care defined by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
• Work autonomously within the multidisciplinary team in delivering rehabilitation and interventions
• Assess patients within an agreed caseload under the direction of a therapist using predetermined protocols

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a health or education setting in a professional capacity
• Experience making and recording observations of child learning, development, and behaviour
• Knowledge of child development and an interest in children's communication
• Evidence of well-developed written and verbal communication and independent working skills
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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