Speech & Language Therapy Administration Assistant inReading inReading PUBLISHED 8 NOV 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

Producing communication booklets and other SLT materials for clients.

Are you looking for a challenge or change of career if so we have an exciting opportunity within Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust ASLT Team for an administration assistant.

This post is based at Tilehurst Clinic in Reading though we do occasionally need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality - both East and West Berkshire

We are looking for someone with experience and motivation and a desire to be part of a small but enthusiastic team. You will work alongside the ASLT admin team based within Tilehurst.

An interest in ASLT is essential and some understanding of our work is needed to be demonstrated at interview.

You should have relevant NHS management/admin experience and a knowledge of RIO is an advantage. You must have up to date IT skills and be confident in dealing with people on the telephone.

It is essential that you have full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. You will need to be fully competent and confident in using computer programmes to prepare communication aids such as books or boards. After initial training you will be required to undertake tasks independently so need to be able to manage your time efficiently.

  • Supporting the ASLT team on a day to day basis

  • Dealing with telephone calls and enquiries

  • Booking appointments

  • Using RIO patient held records

  • Producing communication booklets and other SLT materials for clients

  • Updating all patient related leaflets/handouts

  • Actively participate in team meetings

  • Work flexibly in response to service need across multiple sites

About us

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:

  1. A strong interest in SLT

  1. Good administration skills

  1. Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills

  1. Experience of working independently and reporting back to supervisors

  1. Advanced written, verbal and digital communication skills

  1. Car driver/owner and able to use car for work

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible

Are you looking for a challenge or change of career if so we have an exciting opportunity within Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust ASLT Team for an administration assistant.

This post is based at Tilehurst Clinic in Reading though we do occasionally need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality - both East and West Berkshire

We are looking for someone with experience and motivation and a desire to be part of a small but enthusiastic team. You will work alongside the ASLT admin team based within Tilehurst.

An interest in ASLT is essential and some understanding of our work is needed to be demonstrated at interview.

You should have relevant NHS management/admin experience and a knowledge of RIO is an advantage. You must have up to date IT skills and be confident in dealing with people on the telephone.

It is essential that you have full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. You will need to be fully competent and confident in using computer programmes to prepare communication aids such as books or boards. After initial training you will be required to undertake tasks independently so need to be able to manage your time efficiently.

  • Supporting the ASLT team on a day to day basis

  • Dealing with telephone calls and enquiries

  • Booking appointments

  • Using RIO patient held records

  • Producing communication booklets and other SLT materials for clients

  • Updating all patient related leaflets/handouts

  • Actively participate in team meetings

  • Work flexibly in response to service need across multiple sites

About us

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:

  1. A strong interest in SLT

  1. Good administration skills

  1. Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills

  1. Experience of working independently and reporting back to supervisors

  1. Advanced written, verbal and digital communication skills

  1. Car driver/owner and able to use car for work

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible



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