Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Newcastle
£24,937-26,598 per year
Permanent
Full-time

11 days ago

We have an exciting opportunity for 1.33 whole time equivalent permanent band 3 Assistant Speech & Language Therapist to work with the adult team. Our current post holders are taking up Masters courses in speech & language therapy this Autumn. These could be full or part time contracts. The posts are based at the Community Base, Denton Park Health Centre and at the RVI and Freeman Hospitals delivering a service to people with acquired communication and or swallowing problems. The role involves supporting the work of speech and language therapists by providing routine administration duties, preparing materials for assessment and delivering delegated interventions directly with patients and their carers. Patients are largely seen at home, nursing homes and at hospital bedside. We require someone with excellent communication skills who has work experience of adults and preferably those with impaired communication. Knowledge of e-record is desirable. Our chosen candidate will be a supportive team member with lots of energy, a flexible approach to each working day and a genuine interest in people. In turn you can expect to be supported by the team and gain experience with our expert team

Interview date: 18th September 2025
Full and Part time hours available
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NO AGENCIES PLEASEMain duties of the job

Administration of referrals
Preparing assessment and therapy materials
Working with patients on delegated therapy interventions
Supporting therapists in group sessions
Setting up communication aids
Supporting therapists in teaching sessions

About usAs a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor WalksThese include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number317-2025-34-14-DRJob locationsTrustwide317 TrustwideNE7 7DNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist Speech and Language Therapists in providing a quality service for patients with acquired communication and swallowing problems. This essentially includes:

To assist in clinical procedures, within competence, with specialist SLT staff.
To provide advice/training with patients, families and other members of the MDT on the use of Assistive and Augmentative communication methods
To gather information via phone from other hospital sites, care homes and/or family members
To be responsible for stock maintenance and ordering of equipment
To implement speech therapy designed treatment programmes, making modifications within programmes to suit patient circumstances and progress
To perform administrative and clerical duties
To enter data into system one

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist Speech and Language Therapists in providing a quality service for patients with acquired communication and swallowing problems. This essentially includes:

To assist in clinical procedures, within competence, with specialist SLT staff.
To provide advice/training with patients, families and other members of the MDT on the use of Assistive and Augmentative communication methods
To gather information via phone from other hospital sites, care homes and/or family members
To be responsible for stock maintenance and ordering of equipment
To implement speech therapy designed treatment programmes, making modifications within programmes to suit patient circumstances and progress
To perform administrative and clerical duties
To enter data into system one

Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential

Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Valid driving licence

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

Relevant experience in dealing with communication impaired adult patients
Experience of delivering work/programmes devised by other professionals
Breadth of knowledge of health care system / workings

Desirable

Experience of working with those with swallowing impairments (dysphagia)
General knowledge of speech and swallowing disorders in adults
General knowledge of communication disorders in adults
General knowledge of assistive and augmentative communication methods
Knowledge of system one
General adult neuro experience
Experience working with disabled, highly distressed people or people with long term conditions
Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills
Reflective practice skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Prioritisation skills
Excellent computer skills

Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential

Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Valid driving licence

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

Relevant experience in dealing with communication impaired adult patients
Experience of delivering work/programmes devised by other professionals
Breadth of knowledge of health care system / workings

Desirable

Experience of working with those with swallowing impairments (dysphagia)
General knowledge of speech and swallowing disorders in adults
General knowledge of communication disorders in adults
General knowledge of assistive and augmentative communication methods
Knowledge of system one
General adult neuro experience
Experience working with disabled, highly distressed people or people with long term conditions
Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills
Reflective practice skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Prioritisation skills
Excellent computer skills

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