# B3 Speech and Language Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/b3-speech-and-language-assistant/e8f973c9-677d-4fc3-b2db-9e7e287c2f59 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/b3-speech-and-language-assistant/e8f973c9-677d-4fc3-b2db-9e7e287c2f59.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Darlington - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 to £27,476 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T14:16:33.141Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9439-2627-595?employerCode=C9439 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9439-2627-595/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9439-2627-595 - **Employer website:** https://www.cddft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. 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. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply. ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working with adults or another vulnerable communication impaired group ### Qualifications **Essential** - High standard of computer literacy, including using Microsoft Office **Desirable** - NVQ level 3 health and social care ### Special Requirements **Essential** - Able to travel independently countywide - Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence ### Special Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - Good verbal and written communication skills. - Good interpersonal skills - Knowledge of limited range of routine strategies and techniques for facilitating adults communication skills. - Ability to make judgements involving straightforward facts or situations. - Ability to plan and organise ones own working day to day work tasks or activities, including handling a small given caseload. - Well-developed empathic and listening skills. ## Documents - [ID Checks (PDF, 434 KB)](document:2944214) - [Job Description (DOCX, 874 KB)](document:2944212) - [New Recruitment Brochure (PDF, 807 KB)](document:2944213) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.