Adult Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with qualified Speech and Language Therapists to support adults who may experience communication difficulties as a result of conditions such as:

Stroke

Dementia

Progressive neurological conditions

Brain injury

Other acquired communication difficulties

No two days are the same, but you may:

Support adults with communication difficulties in their own homes, care homes, clinics and inpatient settings.

Deliver therapy programmes and communication-focused activities under the guidance of Speech and Language Therapists.

Help with planning and carrying out communication groups

Develop communication resources, such as communication aids and communication books.

Liaise with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Organise appointments, maintain records and support service delivery.

You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, helping people achieve their communication goals and maximise their participation in daily life.

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We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Qualifications

Experience