Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS healthcare provider is looking for a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in Cambridgeshire. You'll support qualified therapists in providing care to individuals facing communication and swallowing challenges, while working collaboratively in community settings. Candidates must be passionate about helping others and hold a full UK driving licence. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting qualified therapists would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence and a vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in delivering care to individuals with speech difficulties.
• Carry out therapy programmes with patients under supervision.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Ability to travel independently

Collaboration skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Speech and Language Therapy assistant to join the team of Speech and Language therapists in Cambridgeshire.

As a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting qualified Speech and Language Therapists in delivering care to individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping others, especially adults with complex needs, and who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused environment.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the speech and language therapists in their clinical and administrative work. The post holder will carry out speech and language therapy programmes with adult patients with speech, language, and swallowing difficulties under the supervision of a qualified speech and language therapist. The programmes may be carried out on an individual or group basis at various locations including community hospitals, nursing/residential homes, and patients’ homes.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse, social care, and more.

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community, especially from under-represented groups including people with long-term conditions, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a role we cannot sponsor, your application will be rejected.

For more information about CPFT, visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Penny Vaughan
• Job title: Speech and Language Therapist
• Email: [e-mail]