Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team.

The successful applicant will work alongside our qualified clinicians to deliver individual and class-based therapy for patients with speech and language therapy needs.

Candidates need to be able to work autonomously and as part of a group. The post-holder will be supported by senior clinicians to develop skills in delivering therapy to patients.

The post holder will be required to support with administrative tasks for the team, including management of diaries, booking of appointments, sending patient information and supporting with smooth set up and booking of group therapy sessions/education sessions.

Central to this role are:

• strong communication skills
• an interest in provision of care for patients with a need for speech and language therapy input
• an ability to provide clerical support to the clinical teams
• experience of working autonomously and as part of a team

You must be a licensed car driver and have access to a car for this post.

Main duties of the job

Administrative tasks to support planning and delivery of clinical services.

Delivery of prescribed speech and language therapy programmes under the supervision of qualified team members.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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