Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. The role involves delivering therapeutic programmes, working closely with patients and therapists, and contributing to departmental training. Ideal candidates will be confident and organized, with excellent communication skills. Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply. This position offers a supportive work environment in beautiful rural Wales.

Benefits

Regular clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Supportive work environment

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Confidence, motivation, responsiveness, and excellent organization skills.
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of patients.
• Support patients in communication, eating/drinking, and swallowing.
• Collaborate with patients, carers, and colleagues for therapy goals.
• Assist with duties within the Speech and Language Therapy Department.
• Work across the locality in various settings.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work well within a team

Highly motivated and supportive

Job description

We are delighted to offer a position within our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team for an enthusiastic and motivated band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.

The role will focus on carrying out programmes for adults who have acquired Communication and or Eating/Drinking/Swallowing Difficulties and have been devised by Speech and Language Therapists.

You will work within a small and friendly adult team within the North and/or South of Powys.

You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic with an ability to work independently but also work well within a team.

Our team is friendly and supportive, and we are committed to regularly review our service delivery. We provide regular clinical supervision, CPD opportunities and appraisal system.

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an innovative forward‑thinking team, then please get in touch for this exciting opportunity.

You will work within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team under the direction of a Speech and Language Therapist undertaking the following tasks:

Responsibilities

• Delivering programmes of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of patients.
• Delivering interventions to support patients to optimise their communication, eating/drinking and swallowing skills.
• To work with patients, carers, and colleagues to implement therapy goals as part of Speech and Language Therapy.
• Assist with specified duties within the Speech and Language Therapy Department.
• Work across the locality in a variety of settings.
• Support the departmental training delivery plan.
• To work independently under the guidance of the qualified Speech and Language Therapy staff and actively participate in the professional development of self.

Requirements

The post holder will need to be confident, motivated, responsive, supportive and highly organised with excellent written and spoken communication skills.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community‑based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well‑being.