Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

NHS; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in Huntingdon. You will support therapists in delivering care to adults with communication difficulties. The role involves independent travel, assisting with therapy programs, and helping to create a supportive environment for patients. Experience in healthcare and NVQ Level 3 is essential.

Qualifications

• Working towards NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment, especially with older people.
• Experience with communication disorders is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist speech and language therapists in therapy programs and administrative tasks.
• Travel independently to various locations in the area.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Skills

Experience in healthcare environments

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Post holder will be responsible for assisting the speech and language therapists in their clinical and administrative work. The post holder will be responsible for carrying 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 post holder may work on an individual/group basis. The programmes will be carried out at various locations including: community hospital, nursing/residential homes, patient's homes.

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About us

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

310-OPAC-7266162

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• Make judgement on patients response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and report findings to a qualified professional in line with competency framework.
• Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients with hearing or cognitive impairment.
• Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
• Work under guidance on specified tasks, taking direction from registered and non-registered staff as appropriate, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner.
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.
• Work within the wider disciplinary team and recognise own role within it.
• Promote patient independence and self-management
• Provide and maintain a safe, comfortable and dignified environment for all patients/clients and carers

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• Make judgement on patients response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and report findings to a qualified professional in line with competency framework.
• Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients with hearing or cognitive impairment.
• Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
• Work under guidance on specified tasks, taking direction from registered and non-registered staff as appropriate, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner.
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.
• Work within the wider disciplinary team and recognise own role within it.
• Promote patient independence and self-management
• Provide and maintain a safe, comfortable and dignified environment for all patients/clients and carers

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Working towards NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment with older people

Desirable

• Has worked as a Healthcare/therapy Assistant in the past
• Experience of working with people with communication disorders
• Experience of working with communication aids
• Experience of producing patient communication books

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Working towards NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment with older people

Desirable

• Has worked as a Healthcare/therapy Assistant in the past
• Experience of working with people with communication disorders
• Experience of working with communication aids
• Experience of producing patient communication books

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)