An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate individual to join the Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapy team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Overview
This role involves supporting adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across a range of acute wards, including medical, surgical, respiratory and other specialist services. You will work closely with qualified Speech and Language Therapists and a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment and rehabilitation under their supervision.
Responsibilities
* Provide direct patient contact, including assessment, therapy and delegated therapy programmes for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
* Assist with the preparation of therapy resources, communication aids and digital tools.
* Maintain accurate documentation, contribute to data collection and support service organisation.
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, recognising the limits of your role and seeking guidance as required.
* Receive structured support, supervision and training to develop skills in communication and dysphagia.
Eligibility
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Applicants on a Student visa will only be offered a full‑time permanent contract if they have:
* applied for a Graduate visa,
* or completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment,
* or the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within three months of your start date.
Benefits
At Cambridge University Hospitals we support good working days with a range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, day nurseries and a reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the hospital sites. We also subsidise parking on site for eligible staff and offer hot food 24/7 at a reduced cost. Flexible arrangements may include part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
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