Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity within our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitioner.

The role will provide support to the Speech and Language Therapy Adult Services. This is inclusive of Stroke, General Medicine, Community, ENT, Head and Neck. For example (but not limited to) delivering therapy and creating resources for patient care.

We are a friendly and supportive team within Luton. We are committed to providing regular supervision, continuing professional development opportunities and we also provide a robust appraisal system.

If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of a progressive and supportive team, please do get in touch as we would love to hear from you!, Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) support individuals who are experiencing difficulties with communication and swallowing.

The successful applicant will provide support to SLTs across community and acute inpatient services. This includes preparing intervention materials and delivering on-going input to identified patients with support and supervision as needed. The post-holder will have a chance to work alongside the SLT assisting with groups and support therapy programmes.

This post-holder will have strong communication, IT and organisational skills. Previous experience of working with elderly people/adults within a hospital or community setting is desirable.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.