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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. The successful applicant will work alongside our qualified clinicians to deliver individual and class-based therapy for patients with speech and language therapy needs. Candidates need to be able to work autonomously and as part of a group. The post-holder will be supported by senior clinicians to develop skills in delivering therapy to patients. The post holder will be required to support with administrative tasks for the team, including management of diaries, booking of appointments, sending patient information and supporting with smooth set up and booking of group therapy sessions/education sessions. Central to this role are: an interest in provision of care for patients with a need for speech and language therapy input an ability to provide clerical support to the clinical teams experience of working autonomously and as part of a team You must be a licensed car driver and have access to a car for this post. Main duties of the jobAdministrative tasks to support planning and delivery of clinical services. Delivery of prescribed speech and language therapy programmes under the supervision of qualified team members. About usDo you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide?(2023 staff survey results) First Community is a staff ownedsocial enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services acrosseast Surrey and parts of West Sussex. Weare looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,First-rate value. First Community is a great placeto work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to itsfull potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high qualitytraining and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good worklife balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,flexible retirement options and various employee benefits. Please talk to us before applyingor at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet yourneeds exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needswhere possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on therole. At First Community we welcomeapplications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,including the consideration of reasonable adjustments. Sustainability is integral toFirst Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. Job responsibilitiesThe post holder is responsible for supporting the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team with administrative tasks, including patient-related administration and diary management. The post holder will also support with delivery of prescribed speech and language therapy programmes under the supervision of qualified team members. When completing your application please refer to both theApplication Guide and full Job Description and Person Specification - these can be found undersupporting documents. Person SpecificationQualificationsBasic Standard of Education including GCSE in Maths & English Minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care KnowledgeAwareness of therapy techniques relevant to the setting SkillsAbility to work as a team member Ability to work under pressure Core IT skills ExperienceExperience of working with people OtherMotivated and enthusiastic Willingness/ commitment to undertake training Sensitive, empathetic manner Positive and innovative in attitude Car Driver & access to a car for work Flexibility Reliability Organised Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist £24,071 to £25,674 a year+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata#J-18808-Ljbffr