Job overview
Are you motivated, compassionate, and ready to support adults with complex communication and swallowing needs at some of the most critical points in their care?
We are seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Adult Acute and Macmillan Speech and Language Therapy Team within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin community and hospital NHS group. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in fast‑paced clinical environments, supporting patients with a wide range of acquired conditions.
Main duties of the job
- Working independently with the support of qualified Speech and Language Therapists, you will support the delivery of high‑quality assessment and intervention for adults in acute and oncology settings. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting SLTs with assessment tasks, including case history gathering and preparation of clinical materials
- Assisting with dysphagia management under clear clinical guidance
- Implementing communication strategies at the bedside, in clinics, and across oncology pathways
- Supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment, including those with head and neck cancers
- Maintaining accurate, timely clinical records in line with Trust policies
- Liaising with families, carers, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Contributing to resource development and service improvement initiatives
- You will work across acute wards, oncology units, outpatient clinics, and other relevant hospital settings.
Working for our organisation
Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
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