Speech and Language Therapy Assistant | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate individual to support patient-centred care for those with communication and swallowing difficulties post-stroke. The role involves providing skilled care under supervision, acting as a patient advocate, and supporting various therapeutic interventions. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This position is vital for improving the patient experience.

Qualifications

• Skilled in providing evidence-based care.
• Experience with patient advocacy.
• Ability to support intervention programs and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care with adherence to policies.
• Complete basic assessments under supervision.
• Act as a patient advocate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Support intervention programs and administrative tasks.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

This role will provide vital support to our growing service and will include face-to-face work with patients and their families as well as administrative duties.

The desired candidate will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care to individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties following a stroke. You will be supported by our friendly SLT team to use up-to-date skills when implementing management plans and will have an important role in how people experience our services.
• providing skilled, evidence-based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures.
• completing basic assessments under the supervision of the relevant registered clinician.
• acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team.
• supporting and implementing intervention programmes, therapy groups, care plans or directives overseen by the registered clinician.
• Providing administrative support to produce and maintain resources

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.


Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

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This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025