Job summary Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Band 3 Hours: 30 hours per week. Base: Western Community Hospital, Southampton. In this post you will be joining a small, supportive and dynamic team that provides a service to out-patients and clients in their own home, with a range of swallowing and communication difficulties. You will see a range of clients with an acquired neurological condition, including Parkinson's disease, Stroke and dementia. This post will involve carrying out swallow and communication input under the supervision of a qualified Speech & Language Therapist, including providing programmes of care around swallowing and communication management. You will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working autonomously and as part of a team, where patient safety and quality outcomes are the prime drivers. A positive attitude to self-directed learning is required. There are administration and Infection prevention & control duties involved with this post. Patient records are digital; therefore, IT skills are essential and used continually in this post. You should have had experience of working with vulnerable adults in a health and social care setting. You should hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to daily transportation as this role involves travelling to clients homes or nursing homes. Informal enquiries are welcomed by: Dani Treacher: danielle.treachersolent.nhs.uk Natalie Windebank: natalie.windebanksolent.nhs.uk or via 0300 123 3948 Main duties of the job To work with patients under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist implementing programmes of care for individuals and groups with communication and swallowing difficulties, in a range of hospital and community settings. To provide administration and clerical support for SLTs working within the adult service. To help plan, design and develop therapy and intervention activities within the aims and objectives of the speech and language therapy treatment plan including use of computer-based therapy. To assist in the review of clients with swallowing difficulties and provide clear, factual feedback to SLT colleagues. Our SLT service provides input to adult clients (aged 16) with any form of acquired communication or swallowing disorder (excluding Adult Mental Health, voice disorders and dysfluency). The focus of clinical practice is within adult neurology, but clients with other acquired disorders are also seen. The SLT service works as part of the Home Enteral Nutrition team (HEN), Early Supported Discharge Teams (ESD), Snowdon Neuro Rehab Unit (SNRU), Kite Unit and the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team. There are close links with the Adult Community SLT service in Portsmouth and University Hospital Southampton. Care, rehab and treatment provided by this service will enable optimum outcomes for clients to communicate, eat and drink as safely and/or as satisfactorily as possible with risks identified and minimised. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 348-ADS-7644 Job locations Western Community Hospital Walnut Grove Southampton Hampshire SO16 4XE Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ3, Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience. Desirable Diploma or equivalent in Health Care. ECDL or equivalent qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working with adult patients in a health, social care, or similar setting. Experience and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Access. Proven skills in being flexible to meet competing priorities. Experience of working with members of the public both face to face and on the telephone. Desirable Experience of working with people with communication disorders. Experience of inter-agency working in health or social care settings. Formal training in a health-related area. Experience of using electronic patient records. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and able to demonstrate an understanding of specific clinical roles / team working. Additional Criteria Essential Willingness and ability to learn new computer software applications. Advanced keyboard skills. Evidence of recent learning. Well-developed and sensitive communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Literate and numerate. Ability to work collaboratively with clients, carers and colleagues. Positive attitude to self-directed learning and willingness to learn new skills. Ability to monitor and evaluate changing requirements. Ability to plan, prioritise own workload within agreed boundaries. Ability to recognise own limitations and seek advice and support when necessary. Ability to monitor own skills and learning needs and identify areas which require development. Awareness of and the ability to comply with policies and procedures e.g. data protection. Shows flexibility and ability to work within a demanding and changing environment. Good verbal and written skills e.g. pleasant manner when speaking to others, Clear and concise messages delivered, legible handwriting. Empathy to ensure effective communication where barriers exist. Ability to cope with exposure to distressed patients and family members. An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities as it relates to staff and patients and able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities. Is able to work legally in the UK. Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults. Access to transportation on a daily basis. Full driving licence if using car and willing to insure vehicle for business use. Ability to travel daily for meetings across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire. Desirable Knowledge of medical terminology. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ3, Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience. Desirable Diploma or equivalent in Health Care. ECDL or equivalent qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working with adult patients in a health, social care, or similar setting. Experience and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Access. Proven skills in being flexible to meet competing priorities. Experience of working with members of the public both face to face and on the telephone. Desirable Experience of working with people with communication disorders. Experience of inter-agency working in health or social care settings. Formal training in a health-related area. Experience of using electronic patient records. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and able to demonstrate an understanding of specific clinical roles / team working. Additional Criteria Essential Willingness and ability to learn new computer software applications. Advanced keyboard skills. Evidence of recent learning. Well-developed and sensitive communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Literate and numerate. Ability to work collaboratively with clients, carers and colleagues. Positive attitude to self-directed learning and willingness to learn new skills. Ability to monitor and evaluate changing requirements. Ability to plan, prioritise own workload within agreed boundaries. Ability to recognise own limitations and seek advice and support when necessary. Ability to monitor own skills and learning needs and identify areas which require development. Awareness of and the ability to comply with policies and procedures e.g. data protection. Shows flexibility and ability to work within a demanding and changing environment. Good verbal and written skills e.g. pleasant manner when speaking to others, Clear and concise messages delivered, legible handwriting. Empathy to ensure effective communication where barriers exist. Ability to cope with exposure to distressed patients and family members. An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities as it relates to staff and patients and able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities. Is able to work legally in the UK. Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults. Access to transportation on a daily basis. Full driving licence if using car and willing to insure vehicle for business use. Ability to travel daily for meetings across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire. Desirable Knowledge of medical terminology. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Western Community Hospital Walnut Grove Southampton Hampshire SO16 4XE Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)