# Speech and Language Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-assistant/1faf7da1-5e4b-46ee-8f31-2cce4fae038e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-assistant/1faf7da1-5e4b-46ee-8f31-2cce4fae038e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust - **Location:** Beech House (Trust Headquarters) - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and language therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 22.5 hours per week (Weekend working as part of a rota) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T12:05:16.214Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Lincoln/Lincolnshire_Community_Health_Services_NHS_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy/Speech_Language_Therapy-v8203889 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8203889?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you passionate about delivering a high quality service to patients who have had a stroke in Lincolnshire? Do you have a keen interest in Speech and Language Therapy and want to be part of making a difference? We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our welcoming and friendly team on the Stroke Unit at Lincoln County Hospital. This is a part time post (22.5 hours) which includes weekend working on a rota basis. ### Main duties of the job This post is based on the Stroke Unit in Lincoln therefore you will be an active member of the Speech and Language Therapy team in a patient facing role. You will be trained to deliver therapy interventions under the guidance of the Speech and Language Therapists. You will be a vital player in the team ensuring that patients receive intensive speech and language therapy input in line with national guidelines. This will include delivering both communication and swallowing rehabilitation therapy to patients recovering post stroke. You will be encouraged to participate in service development and will receive regular supervision from the team to further your development. This post is based in Lincoln and includes weekend working as part of a regular rota shared between you and your speech and language therapy assistant colleagues. Bank holiday cover will also be required on a rota basis. Weekend and bank holiday working will be paid at an enhanced rate. There will be occasional requirements to attend meetings/training across the county. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To screen inpatients on the stroke unit for communication difficulties and report back to Speech and Language Therapist To deliver speech and language therapy intervention with patients on the stroke unit with guidance from a qualified Speech and Language Therapist To assist Speech and Language Therapists in the delivery of SLT related training to members of the MDT on the ward To prepare therapy resources for patients as instructed by Speech and Language Therapists including use of low-tech communication aids To record patient notes in an accurate and timely manner using both electronic held patient records and paper patient records in line with Trust protocols To assist with collation of audit data e.g., SSNAP data To provide advice on communication impairments and swallowing recommendations to other members of the MDT under the guidance of a Speech and Language Therapist To partake in regular supervision with a Speech and Language Therapist ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of the role of Speech and Language Therapy in an acute stroke setting - Basic understanding of adult acquired communication impairments - Basic understanding of the effects of stroke **Desirable** - Understanding of IDDSI levels ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a health and/or care setting - Experience of working with people with communication difficulties **Desirable** - Experience of working as an assistant/support worker - Experience of rehabilitation following stroke - Experience of delivering Speech and Language Therapy interventions ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, or experience - 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy and literacy skills - To have, or demonstrate a willingness to work towards competencies in rehabilitation and care **Desirable** - Other relevant care qualifications e.g., Care Certificate ### Skills/Competencies **Essential** - Effective communication skills, both verbal written and electronic - Basic IT skills - Organisation skills to manage own day to day work - Ability to work independently and as part of a team **Desirable** - European Computer Driving Licence - Moving and Handling Skills - Level 2 Competence of RCSLT Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework ### Special attributes/specific requirements **Essential** - Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including weekend working - Ability to work in stressful situations - Self-motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations - Ability to act on concerns and willingness to support the service to improve ## Documents - [ceo welcome letter (pdf, 83.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2885) - [b3 stroke slta job description (pdf, 110.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10510228) - [acceptable use of ai in personal statements (pdf, 95.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2954) ## 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.