Speech And Language Therapy Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Therapies team in the Integrated Care Directorate at Velindre Cancer Centre on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week). This post is offered on a fixed term contract for 23 month. Secondment cover would also be considered for this post; those seeking a secondment should gain agreement from their current line manager prior to applying for the post.
The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will support the registered Speech and Language Therapists to deliver a high quality service to their patient population. The role will involve working directly with cancer patients, completing reviews, monitoring and advising patients as delegated by the Speech and Language Therapists. The successful candidate will participate in project work; the development and delivery of patient education; along with direct patient care for the benefit of the patients or the Speech and Language Therapy department. The post holder will also be required to undertake clerical and administrative duties to support the Speech and Language Therapists as part of their role.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 23 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
We are seeking a self-motivated, empathetic and organised individual who is able to work both independently and under supervision, applying a flexible approach to their work. The role will involve working with several clinical teams across the organisation and therefore strong and proven team working skills are required. Experience of working as a support worker within a Therapies service and experience of working with or alongside Speech and Language Therapist are also required.
Welsh speaking skills are desirable for this post, Welsh & English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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