Job Description

We are pleased to be advertising this opportunity for a band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant for the Ashby Rehabilitation Ward . We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our forward-thinking and supportive team and provide input to our patients in the acute setting. The Ashby Ward is an 18 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit based at Lincoln County Hospital and provides for patients with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions.



We are highly committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, and there is support in the wider service from a range of clinical specialists. We have a well-established local AAC Service and The East Midlands AAC Regional hub based in Lincoln, with opportunities for training and joint working with AAC professionals from the hub. There is regular access to clinical supervision and CPD including countywide skill-sharing groups, and participate in improvement initiatives



Previous unsuccessful candidates will not be considered, please do not apply.



Main duties



Assist in the delivery of therapeutic programmes under the direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, either in a 1:1 or group situation, taking responsibility for the welfare, health and safety of patients in their care.



Prepare equipment and resources, making use of IT where appropriate.



Lincolnshire is a wonderful place to live and work. The county is predominantly rural and there is something for everyone.



At LCHG, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHG' workforce.



LCHG recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.



We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this role.



We would very much welcome your application if you are interested in this opportunity. If you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us:



Jennifer Burnett, Adult Operational Lead on 07840 842081 or jennifer.burnett5@nhs.net