Job summary
CDDFT Speech and Language Therapy is pleased to advertise a permenant Speech and Language Therapy Assistant post working at Bishop Auckland Hospital and 1 session in the community with communication disordered patients. The successful postholder will deliver routine communication therapy rehabiltation to stroke and elderly care patients in an in-patient setting as well as in their own homes, make communication aid resources, and support qualified Speech and Language Therapists. The successful candidates will utilise their outstanding organisation and communication skills to achieve best patient outcomes whilst being well supported by qualified Speech and Language Therapists to develop a range of competencies in delivering excellent communication therapy and rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will have a minimum of NVQ3 in social care, have a good track record of working with communication impaired vulnerable adults, have excellent computer literacy skills and be well organised as well as being able to independently travel across the Trust countywide. We will offer the successful candidate support and supervision to escalate their clinical skills in a wide range of communication rehab therapy practices as well as offering:-
Monthly staff meetings
Regular management supervision
Peer support groups
Annual Appraisal
In-Service Training
Well-resourced department
Clinical Leads in Communication, Dysphagia, Voice and Fluency
Good access to communication aids
Good IT access, mobile-working laptop and phone
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Details
- Date posted: 02 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9439-2627-595
- Job locations: Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham, DL14 6AD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate should be interested in working with stroke patients to rehabilitate their communication skills. You will be committed to continuing professional development and have excellent communication and prioritisation skills.
The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues who will help the further development of your skills.
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This advert is for B3 Speech and Language Assistant with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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