Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - Adult Services

Job summary

Adult Speech & Language Therapy Assistant - Band 4

£32,199 - £34,876 Inclusive HCAS per annum pro rata

37.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen to join our Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy (ASLT) team as a Band 4 Adult Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (ASLTA) in Bromley. This is being offered as a full-time (37.5 hours) position however part-time working options would be considered.

We are a supportive and friendly team who work with adults with a range of communication and swallowing disorders. We also have specialist ASLT services such as an outpatient Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of swallowing (FEEs), voice and dysfluency. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support provision ASLT services to adults within Bromley with a range of conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson's Disease and/or Multiple Sclerosis.

This post would suit a motivated person with prior experience in assistant role or someone looking to develop skills working as an ASLTA. Driving is an essential requirement of this job. You will be provided with training and supervision appropriate for the role.

If you would further information on this role please contact our interim service lead: Jessica Armitage (BROMH.ASLTreferrals@nhs.net)

Please see attached job descriptions and person specifications for further details. Possession of a valid UK driving licence and use of a car for work is essential.

Proposed interview date week commencing 26th January 2025

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

- To support provision of ASLT Services to residents in Bromley

- Carry out therapy programmes devised by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, including therapy groups.

- Working closely with patients, families and carers.

- Supporting the SLTs with making communication books/charts, assisting patients with using alternative communication technology and voice banking

- Support running ofoutpatient FEEs service

- Supporting Service to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including triaging referrals

Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities relating to this opportunity

About us

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.