Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy Assistant - Part Time

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

This advert is for a fixed term, Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant within the Brainbow team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role supports two SLTs in assessing and delivering speech and language therapy to children and young people up to age 16 in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will work under supervision, attend training, and may become an associate member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths GCSE level A-C.
• Associate member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Experience of working with children and/or young adults in a clinical or educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of speech and language therapy under the supervision of a registered SLT.
• Assist SLTs during assessments and therapy sessions with children.
• Carry out therapy sessions and review programmes as directed by the SLT in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Attend training in communication therapy approaches and support training and teaching alongside the SLT.
• Communicate with patients, relatives, carers and healthcare professionals to support integrated patient care.
• Work closely with the Brainbow multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths

A-level or NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

This advert is for a fixed term, Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant within the Brainbow team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role supports two SLTs in assessing and delivering speech and language therapy to children and young people up to age 16 in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will work under supervision, attend training, and may become an associate member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.