Base: Peterborough City Hospital
Do you already work in a health care role and want a new challenge? Do you have an interest in speech and language therapy? Are you considering an apprenticeship in the future?
We are looking for a speech and language therapy assistant to work on the bank within our Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. We are looking for the right fit and skills to support our busy teams, who work across all acute wards, including stroke and critical care. There will be opportunities to support our regular video fluoroscopy clinics and FEES service and carry a caseload of your own, with support.
For informal enquiries please contact: Hazel Ferreira- Speech and Language Therapy Service Lead on 01480 423130
To assist the hospital Speech and Language therapy team through providing support to enable the delivery of a high standard of service provision that is patient centred and develops in line with national and local policies and initiatives.
To provide patient sessions to contribute to patient care as delegated by and under the guidance of a qualified Speech and Language therapist to assess, treat and support patients with swallowing and/or communication difficulties and their families and carers.
To work effectively and efficiently as a Speech and Language therapy assistant within a multi-professional team environment while maintaining good communication skills.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
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