Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Support Worker
- Employer
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Worthing
- Salary
- Depending on experience £21,730 - £23,177 Pro Rata
- Closing date
- 6 Feb 2023
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- Sector
- Healthcare
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
Job summary
Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Support Worker - 30 hours per week
We are currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic clinical support worker to join our friendly and committed speech & language therapy team.We provide specialist assessment, management and treatment to adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders from a variety of neurological & non-neurological pathologies. We work in partnership with patients, their carers / family and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Tasks include assisting therapists with clinical and clerical tasks such as gathering detailed referral information, carrying out delegated therapy programmes, assisting in the preparation of training materials, organisation of patient's notes, sending out reports and arranging appointments. The role also includes providing follow-up contact to patients by phone. Excellent IT skills, with the ability to independently manage data collection and spread sheets, are also essential.
We are keen to employ someone who is organised and flexible, who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and who is committed to excellent patient care. The ability to work autonomously and to arrange your own schedule with the support of senior staff is essential.Full support, supervision and training will be offered to assist you in your development in this role.
About us
Positive 2021 NHS Staff Survey resultsThe Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding featuresStunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coastA great working environment in the community, in patient's homes and ourcommunity hospitalsExcellent training and development opportunitiesReal Living Wage Employer, with great rates of payFlexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leaveSupportive team environmentsCost-effective and convenient workplace nurseriesThriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networksAccredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
In return we can offer you:
Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional developmentA supportive learning environmentCommitment to supporting your wellbeingNHS Pension SchemeNHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
Company
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.
We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.
Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?
- Flexible working patterns offered across our services
- Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
- Excellent research opportunities
- BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
- Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
- Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
Check out our latest video, showing what it’s like to be an Allied Health Professional with us.....
- Website
- http://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us
- Telephone
- 01273 696011
- Location
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Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3EW
GB
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