Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team based at Broadgreen Hospital. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Speech and Language Therapists within outpatient clinics (voice, complex dysphagia & upper airways), and on the Frailty, Gerontology and Medical wards within the hospital. Work will include: Assisting qualified therapy staff to carry out delegated duties on direct & indirect patient care Independently providing treatment to patients, under guidance from qualified staff Supporting clinicians with general housekeeping & admin tasks Supporting clinicians with patient / family liaison & education This job requires someone with excellent communication skills, and an ability to work both independently and with other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Previous experience of note writing, and other administrative tasks would be beneficial. We are passionate about developing our staff. Previous experience of working within Speech and Language Therapy is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. The successful candidate must have a proactive approach to learning. They will have regular access to supervision from Therapists in the team as well as opportunities to attend courses. Peer support from other assistants in the team is also available and encouraged. Main duties of the job Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects people's abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality. Treat patient individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. department, ward, and clinic. To liaise regularly with the qualified Therapist regarding treatment progression and ongoing care. Reporting to Therapist any lack of progression or negative changes in patient's ability to undertake treatment session. To work as a member of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team, sharing information with team members. Ensure equipment within department is clean and fit for its purpose. To ensure effective internal and external two-way communication with patients, carers and all other health and social care professionals regarding aspects of patient care, providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding. Maintain accurate and timely records of treatments as directed by the qualified Therapist To supporting clinicians with patient / family liaison & education. To assist with endoscopy, FEES, and X-ray clinics within SLT led Voice, dysphagia and respiratory clinics. To create and maintain Speech and Language Therapy relevant resources. To assist with data collection and audit tasks. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 287-DSS-98-25 Job locations Broadgreen Hospital Thomas Drive Liverpool L14 3LB Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and personal specification for further information regarding main duties. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and personal specification for further information regarding main duties. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in diagnostics and therapeutics Experience Essential Experience in working with Speech and Language Therapy Adult Clients Skills Essential Good communication skills Good observational skills (H) Good understanding of impact of communication problems (H) Able to communicate at appropriate level with patients and carers (H) Good record keeping and organisational skills Desirable Able to use initiative, and be adaptable Word processing IT lieracy Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in diagnostics and therapeutics Experience Essential Experience in working with Speech and Language Therapy Adult Clients Skills Essential Good communication skills Good observational skills (H) Good understanding of impact of communication problems (H) Able to communicate at appropriate level with patients and carers (H) Good record keeping and organisational skills Desirable Able to use initiative, and be adaptable Word processing IT lieracy Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Broadgreen Hospital Thomas Drive Liverpool L14 3LB Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)