Main area Speech & Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Cover preferred over minimum of 4 days (Monday to Friday)) Job ref 387-D&T6764-NG
Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary per annum, pro rata for part time roles Closing 04/05/2026 23:59
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University of Bristol and Weston Hospital Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from summer 2026. This will not affect staff applying for positions directly with UHBW.
Job overview
We are pleased to offer this fantastic opportunity to join our Adult Speech & Language Therapy Department at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust, on a permanent basis.
We are looking for an Assistant to support us in delivering communication and swallowing management & rehabilitation to adult in‑patients with general medical, neurological and age‑related conditions.
You must be able to work well as part of a team, have effective communication skills and be passionate about providing excellent care to patients and their families living with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the wider SLT Adult service, who enjoy a supportive and friendly working environment, where we encourage participation and learning from one another at all times, and for our staff at all stages in their career.
The department has regular in‑service training, peer and line management supervision. You can find out more about the SLT team here: Therapies - UHBW Careers.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English or equivalent (e.g., GCSE grade C/4 or above)
* One of the following: 3 A levels or Science T level or NVQ level 3 / SQCF level 6 or BTEC level 3 national Diploma in health‑related subject or level 3 apprenticeship such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker
* Care Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of working with people from different cultures, religions and ethnic groups, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude (E)
* Ability to adapt to different situations
* Previous experience in a healthcare, education or caring role; demonstrating an awareness of NHS healthcare policies and procedures
* Experience of multiprofessional team working
* Experience working with people who have communication or swallowing difficulties
Skills & Abilities
* Effective communication skills, spoken and written
* Effective organisational skills & time management
* Ability to prioritise workload with competing demands
* Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
* Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
* Ability to work independently
* Self‑motivated, able to use own initiative
* Able to recognise own limitations
* Familiarity with computerised administration and ordering systems
Behaviours and Values / Aptitudes
* Supportive
* Respectful
Public Sector Language Competency
* Communicate fluently in English
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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