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Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join the team of Speech and Language Therapists in Cambridgeshire.As a Band Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting qualified Speech and Language Therapists in delivering care to individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties.This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping others, especially adults with complex needs, and who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused environment.Main duties of the jobPost holder will be responsible for assisting the speech and language therapists in their clinical and administrative work. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out speech and language therapy programmes with adult patients with speech, language and swallowing difficulties under the supervision of a qualified speech and language therapist. The post holder may work on an individual/group basis. The programmes will be carried out at various locations including: community hospital, nursing/residential homes, patient’s homes.Additional requirements:For this role, you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You need to hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. Public transport is not suitable for this role as it may not meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria.DVLA has reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries; for further information, please visit the DVLA website.Working for our organisationCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve. Our clinical teams deliver NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, learning disabilities, primary care, and more.We seek high-calibre candidates who share our values and are committed to equality. We encourage applications from all community sectors, especially under-represented groups including people with long-term conditions, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.Please note:We reserve the right to close job adverts early if we receive sufficient applications. We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications from candidates requiring sponsorship may be rejected.For more information about CPFT, please visit our website.#J-18808-Ljbffr