Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in Mapperley inMapperley PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
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Job description
Job summary
We are seeking a part time Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to join our established team.The Speech and Language Therapy team work across the Wells Road Lowe Secure hospital, as part of the Therapies, Education and Rehabilitation Services, and integrated into the care pathways. We work with patients with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, providing assessment and management, working towards shared therapeutic goals collaboratively with the patient and their multidisciplinary team.We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who have an interest in working with people with communication disabilities and mental health diagnoses. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has
Experience
in intellectual disabilities and/ or mental health and skills in supporting people with additional communication needs.
Main duties of the job
As a SLT Assistant, your work will be key in supporting patient's to maximise their potential in communication. You will achieve this by directly working with patients, developing adapted resources and modelling good communication across the wards. You will need to demonstrate good planning and organisational skills, flexibility, teamwork, and ability to work under direction from a Speech and Language Therapist. You will need to be confident in communicating with patients, SLTs and other health and social care professionals. You will be able to manage your own time, under direction from a SLT, and competent in record keeping and supporting report writing.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
186-1339-25-FS
Job location
sWells Road CentreMapperleyNG3 3AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to have an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience
. You need to have good literacy skills, for example a GCSE in English or equivalent. You will need to have a high level of IT skills, the ability to use different computer packages and databases. You will need to demonstrate an ability to work flexibly, motivate, show initiative, work as part of a team under the direction of the Speech & Language Therapy team based on the unit.Please see the
Person Specification
and
Job description
for full
Details
.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from
Salary
following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your
Salary
over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS
Experience
would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This
Salary
/ skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsQE1hjgk4
Job description
Person Specification
and
Job description
for full
Person Specification
Physical requirementsEssentialTo undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.Ability to escort and maintain custody of patients both within and outside of secure environments.Ability to respond to serious and emergency incidents.
Qualifications
EssentialGood level of literacy skills e.g. GCSE grade C or above in English or equivalent.Relevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3.TrainingDesirableTraining in relevant communication approaches such as signs and symbols.
Experience
EssentialRelevant working
Experience
with young people or adults with Learning Disabilities and/or mental health difficulties with additional communication needs.
Experience
of using different communication methods people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.Demonstration of, commitment to and ability to work as a team member.DesirableAdvising other staff on communication approaches.Delivering training for staff.
Experience
of working with speech and language therapists.
Experience
of co-facilitating group-based programmes.KnowledgeEssentialEvidence of CPD relevant to patients with a diagnosis of either mental illness, personality disorder and/ or intellectual disability.Knowledge of some relevant communication issues for people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.DesirableKnowledge of specific communication techniques e.g. signs and symbols, social understanding tools.SkillsEssentialAbility to work flexibly and independently.Excellent IT skills.Clear concise written communication skills.Good interpersonal social and communication skills.Ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to explain and pass on information to others.Ability to teach, coach and mentor others.Motivated and enthusiastic.Well organized.DesirableCompetence with relevant IT and graphics software e.g. symbol databases, MS word and MS publisher.Confident in a range of communication approaches, such as developing easy read information, Social Stories, decision making tools such as Talking Mats.Values & BehavioursEssentialoAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion TeamworkoAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Experience
EssentialRelevant working
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.Employer
Details
We are seeking a part time Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to join our established team.The Speech and Language Therapy team work across the Wells Road Lowe Secure hospital, as part of the Therapies, Education and Rehabilitation Services, and integrated into the care pathways. We work with patients with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, providing assessment and management, working towards shared therapeutic goals collaboratively with the patient and their multidisciplinary team.We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who have an interest in working with people with communication disabilities and mental health diagnoses. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has
Experience
in intellectual disabilities and/ or mental health and skills in supporting people with additional communication needs.
Main duties of the job
As a SLT Assistant, your work will be key in supporting patient's to maximise their potential in communication. You will achieve this by directly working with patients, developing adapted resources and modelling good communication across the wards. You will need to demonstrate good planning and organisational skills, flexibility, teamwork, and ability to work under direction from a Speech and Language Therapist. You will need to be confident in communicating with patients, SLTs and other health and social care professionals. You will be able to manage your own time, under direction from a SLT, and competent in record keeping and supporting report writing.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
186-1339-25-FS
Job location
sWells Road CentreMapperleyNG3 3AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to have an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience
. You need to have good literacy skills, for example a GCSE in English or equivalent. You will need to have a high level of IT skills, the ability to use different computer packages and databases. You will need to demonstrate an ability to work flexibly, motivate, show initiative, work as part of a team under the direction of the Speech & Language Therapy team based on the unit.Please see the
Person Specification
and
Job description
for full
Details
.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from
Salary
following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your
Salary
over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS
Experience
would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This
Salary
/ skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsQE1hjgk4
Job description
Person Specification
and
Job description
for full
Person Specification
Physical requirementsEssentialTo undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.Ability to escort and maintain custody of patients both within and outside of secure environments.Ability to respond to serious and emergency incidents.
Qualifications
EssentialGood level of literacy skills e.g. GCSE grade C or above in English or equivalent.Relevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3.TrainingDesirableTraining in relevant communication approaches such as signs and symbols.
Experience
EssentialRelevant working
Experience
with young people or adults with Learning Disabilities and/or mental health difficulties with additional communication needs.
Experience
of using different communication methods people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.Demonstration of, commitment to and ability to work as a team member.DesirableAdvising other staff on communication approaches.Delivering training for staff.
Experience
of working with speech and language therapists.
Experience
of co-facilitating group-based programmes.KnowledgeEssentialEvidence of CPD relevant to patients with a diagnosis of either mental illness, personality disorder and/ or intellectual disability.Knowledge of some relevant communication issues for people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.DesirableKnowledge of specific communication techniques e.g. signs and symbols, social understanding tools.SkillsEssentialAbility to work flexibly and independently.Excellent IT skills.Clear concise written communication skills.Good interpersonal social and communication skills.Ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to explain and pass on information to others.Ability to teach, coach and mentor others.Motivated and enthusiastic.Well organized.DesirableCompetence with relevant IT and graphics software e.g. symbol databases, MS word and MS publisher.Confident in a range of communication approaches, such as developing easy read information, Social Stories, decision making tools such as Talking Mats.Values & BehavioursEssentialoAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion TeamworkoAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Experience
EssentialRelevant working
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.Employer
Details
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To work as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in the UK, you'll need a combination of relevant skills, knowledge, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential since you'll be working closely with speech and language therapists, patients, and sometimes their families.
2. Interpersonal Skills: You should be able to build rapport with clients and convey information in a supportive and understanding manner. Empathy is crucial in this role.
3. Organizational Skills: You'll likely need to manage appointments, maintain records, and prepare materials for therapy sessions. Good organizational skills help in managing time and resources effectively.
4. Teamwork: Being able to work collaboratively within a healthcare team is important. You will assist speech and language therapists, so understanding team dynamics and being supportive is vital.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: You'll need to be able to think on your feet and adapt to various situations, as clients may present unique challenges.
6. Basic Knowledge of Speech and Language Disorders: A foundational understanding of speech, language, and communication needs, as well as common disorders, is essential. This may include knowledge of relevant techniques and therapy methods.
7. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients with communication difficulties can be challenging. Patience and resilience will help you stay focused and positive.
8. IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and software for documentation, scheduling, and communication is often necessary.
9. Attention to Detail: You'll need to be observant and precise, as small changes in a client's communication can significantly impact therapy progress.
10. Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, including the needs of different clients and the demands of therapy sessions.
While it's not always required, having a relevant qualification (such as a Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Speech, Language and Communication Needs) or experience in a healthcare or educational setting can significantly enhance your employability in this field.
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