Community Support Practitioner -Speech and Language Therapy

You would be part of a small, dedicated, knowledgeable SLT team. You will have regular supervision and training opportunities and be supported in your development by experienced staff members. You will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge, operational awareness, and contribute to service improvement. This is a fixed term post for 12 months to cover maternity leave., You will be expected to support with the provision of Speech and Language Therapy service.

You will carry out treatment programmes with our community SLT patients which have been created by qualified therapists. You will support with duties including booking and arranging appointments, assisting registered Therapists delivering programmes and also assist with data collection, and ordering of supplies for the service.

Applicants should have a strong value base and promote holistic person-centred care. Previous experience of working within SLT and community experience would be advantageous. Additional specific training can be provided.

The post holder needs to be flexible, enthusiastic, have good time management skills, confident IT skills, and work well in a team as well as independently. A car driver and access to own vehicle use with business use insurance is essential as this is a community based role.

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire.

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We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range ofbenefitsthat go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.