The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team at York Hospital are looking to recruit a motivated, caring, and enthusiastic assistant with excellent communication skills to work with patients with swallowing and communication disorders.
We work with a diverse range of adult patients, including those with stroke, dementia, neurological conditions, and frailty. As a Speech and Language Therapy Senior Support Worker, you would play a key part in ensuring patients have access to the therapy and support they need.
Working in a range of settings: Acute wards, rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics and in community, including specialist videofluoroscopy clinics.
Responsibilities
* Work directly with patients to deliver assessments and therapy, discuss goals, and run group sessions.
* Support SLTs to provide education to patients, families, and other healthcare workers about communication and swallowing disorders.
* Create high‑quality resources for patients, check stock, order equipment, and perform other administrative activities.
No two days are ever the same! The ideal candidate works proactively and efficiently, building rapport with patients and team members. Knowledge and experience in a healthcare setting are beneficial but not essential, and you will be supported by a team of therapists and administrative assistants to learn and grow.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, with generous benefits upon retirement, and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses where required.
* A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the range of benefits, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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