Assistant Speech & Language Therapist - Kent and Medway ICB Only

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Maidstone seeks a dedicated professional to support patients in regaining communication skills and assist with administrative tasks within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a caring and flexible approach. The role comes with at least 27 days of annual leave, the chance to join the NHS Pension Scheme, and other benefits.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• The candidate should have a flexible and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with communication skills and administrative tasks.
• Deliver therapy to patients under the direction of the Speech and Language team.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

Role Overview

Your input will help support patients to regain communication skills or, where this is not possible, to learn alternative ways of communicating, such as gesture or drawing. You will also assist with administrative tasks, including the creation of therapy resources, data entry and the administration of therapy groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform early assessments and deliver therapy to patients under the direction of the Speech and Language team.
• Help patients who have lost the ability to understand or use spoken and/or written language, and those with swallowing difficulties.
• Assist with admin tasks: preparing resources, inputting data, and organising therapy groups.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, nurses, doctors, patients, carers and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Desirable but not essential: prior experience as a Health Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, Therapy Assistant or volunteer in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Engaging, creative outlook for delivering care.
• Flexible, empathetic, conscientious and quick‑learning individual.

Eligibility

This role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICB.

Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• Additional benefits detailed in the benefits documents.

Working Arrangements

We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. Discuss how we can accommodate your working hours.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to being a diverse employer and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We support staff with disabilities and work with Access to Work to provide necessary adjustments.

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!