Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy Assistant (Band 4)

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Bus travel concessions (Stagecoach)

Park and Ride free

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a fixed-term Band 4 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. The role involves working with the Brainbow team to support SLTs in providing services to children and young people up to 16, across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will assist with assessments, deliver therapy sessions under supervision, and engage in professional training, with opportunities to advance through associate membership of RC SLT.

Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE level including English and Maths GCSE level A-C
• Relevant qualification to A-level/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Evidence of achievement and/or attendance at short courses or relevant training related to speech, language and swallowing
• Associate member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering speech and language therapy to patients under supervision.
• Support SLTs during assessments and therapy sessions for children.
• Carry out therapy sessions for children and review programmes.
• Attend training in communication therapy approaches.
• Assist with training and teaching alongside the SLT.
• Communicate with patients, relatives and health professionals to support holistic care.
• Work closely with the Brainbow multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Autonomy

Listening

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

A-levels / NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Associate member of the RC SLT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Twitter

Apps

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a fixed-term Band 4 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. The role involves working with the Brainbow team to support SLTs in providing services to children and young people up to 16, across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will assist with assessments, deliver therapy sessions under supervision, and engage in professional training, with opportunities to advance through associate membership of RC SLT.