Speech and Language Therapy Assistant- Communication

What We're Looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly motivated therapy assistant who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care. The successful candidate will be confident travelling to see patients in community locations and care homes, and will be able to build effective, supportive relationships with patients, carers and families. You will provide intervention and support through a range of delivery methods, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care at all times.

Essential Skills and Experience

We are a supportive and forward-thinking team, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a real impact in the community.

We know that competition within the SLT job market is fierce! As such, we would like to offer you a range of benefits associated with working with us:

20% protected time each week for supervisions, CPD, self-directed learning or project work.

Strong links with the local university which is soon to offer an undergraduate masters degree in SLT. This includes opportunities to be involved in the course syllabus, lecturing, student placements and interviews

Opportunities to access CENs, training, mentoring, peer support groups, conferences, our journal club and our own inhouse SLT forum

Comprehensive clinical and management supervision to suit your needs

A workplace buddy to help you settle into the role and area

Great clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants

The opportunity to be autonomous in your own clinic diaryand flexible working arrangements

An NHS trust with a great ethos of caring for staff and patients, and a strong commitment to embracing EDI values

A team of SLTs with experience where you can be yourself with non-judgemental positive regard offered to you without question

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a compassionate and skilled team, wed love to hear from you!

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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