speech language therapy assistant jobs

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join us in the Hospital Therapy service at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will involve working as part of the Critical Care/ surgery therapy team, providing a 7-day service and bank holiday cover on a voluntary basis. The team is multidisciplinary and consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language therapists Dietitians and Integrated Therapy Assistants.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic AHP team that provides rehabilitation to critically ill patients. You will take part in delivering a quality Occupational Therapy Service in balance with working closely with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.

Clinically, you will be required to support the provision of occupational therapy input to the 16-bedded intensive care unit and to patients stepped down to the general wards, with further opportunity to develop input to follow-up services. The team also provides support to the occupational therapy team on the general surgery wards and repatriation of patients post lower limb amputation.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Work within and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards of practice, and The Trust relevant policies and guidelines.

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of highly specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of patients referred to the service.

Has responsibility for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complex symptoms following critical illness.

Carry out assessment and prescription of equipment and adaptations.

Assist the Clinical Lead Therapist in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating of the Critical Care Therapy Service provided.