Speech & Language Therapy Support Worker – Advanced Practitioner
The closing date is 10 April 2026.
As a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Team at Basildon Hospital, we will expect the postholder to follow the team ethos of keeping patients at the centre of everything we do. We always aim to provide person-centred care and treat everyone with dignity and compassion at all times.
You will be central to the service provided to Stroke patients on our Acute and Hyper-acute Stroke Unit – carrying out therapeutic interventions as planned by the Speech & Language Therapist and be responsible for providing feedback relating to patients’ progress, screening patients for communication and swallowing difficulties during their initial admission to the Stroke ward, and supporting the Speech & Language Therapists in gathering information for initial assessment, troubleshooting messages and assisting in organising and facilitating group-based education and some specific administration tasks.
As the role is not completely full-time, some flexibility in provision of times and days worked may be possible.
Previous experience as a speech and language therapy assistant, or a similar role would be preferred.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role.
Main duties of the job
Function as an advanced practitioner speech and language therapy assistant/support worker within the hospital, carrying out and progressing treatment plans set by qualified speech and language therapists to clients with speech and language difficulties/disorders and dysphagia.
Screen patients for potential communication and swallow issues, using a locally adapted screen, following training from qualified SALT and agreement of acquired competence.
Use your own initiative, where indicated, to progress care plans within limits set within a specific patient’s care plan document.
Help lead various patient therapy groups, as designated by an SALT.
Maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.
Complete contemporaneous notes, within the guidelines of Trust policy, as relevant to role.
You will complete administrative tasks as relevant to role, when administrator not available.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Speech & Language Therapy Support Worker role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Must have pass grade GCSE or equivalent English and Maths
- NVQ Level 4 Higher National Diplomas or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
- Understanding of the role of the Speech & Language Therapist and MDT
- Organisational skills for administration and support of therapy staff
- Previous work experience in a hospital setting
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 name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£28,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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