Go back Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Speech and Language Therapy Assistant The closing date is 15 September 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you passionate about delivering a high quality service to patients who have had a stroke in Lincolnshire? Do you have a keen interest in Speech and Language Therapy and want to be part of making a difference? We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our welcoming and friendly team on the Stroke Unit at Lincoln County Hospital. This is a part time post (22.5 hours) which includes weekend working on a rota basis. Main duties of the job This post is based on the Stroke Unit in Lincoln therefore you will be an active member of the Speech and Language Therapy team in a patient facing role. You will be trained to deliver therapy interventions under the guidance of the Speech and Language Therapists. You will be a vital player in the team ensuring that patients receive intensive speech and language therapy input in line with national guidelines. This will include delivering both communication and swallowing rehabilitation therapy to patients recovering post stroke. You will be encouraged to participate in service development and will receive regular supervision from the team to further your development. This post is based in Lincoln and includes weekend working as part of a regular rota shared between you and your speech and language therapy assistant colleagues. Bank holiday cover will also be required on a rota basis. Weekend and bank holiday working will be paid at an enhanced rate. There will be occasional requirements to attend meetings/training across the county. About us At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce. LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively. We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev Details Date posted 02 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 818-CYP428 Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Lincoln LN2 5QY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To screen inpatients on the stroke unit for communicationdifficulties and report back to Speech and Language Therapist To deliver speech and language therapy intervention with patientson the stroke unit with guidance from a qualified Speech andLanguage Therapist To assist Speech and Language Therapists in the delivery of SLTrelated training to members of the MDT on the wardTo prepare therapy resources for patients as instructed by Speechand Language Therapists including use of low-techcommunication aidsTo record patient notes in an accurate and timely manner usingboth electronic held patient records and paper patient records inline with Trust protocols To assist with collation of audit data e.g., SSNAP data To provide advice on communication impairments and swallowingrecommendations to other members of the MDT under theguidance of a Speech and Language Therapist To partake in regular supervision with a Speech and LanguageTherapist Job description Job responsibilities To screen inpatients on the stroke unit for communicationdifficulties and report back to Speech and Language Therapist To deliver speech and language therapy intervention with patientson the stroke unit with guidance from a qualified Speech andLanguage Therapist To assist Speech and Language Therapists in the delivery of SLTrelated training to members of the MDT on the wardTo prepare therapy resources for patients as instructed by Speechand Language Therapists including use of low-techcommunication aidsTo record patient notes in an accurate and timely manner usingboth electronic held patient records and paper patient records inline with Trust protocols To assist with collation of audit data e.g., SSNAP data To provide advice on communication impairments and swallowingrecommendations to other members of the MDT under theguidance of a Speech and Language Therapist To partake in regular supervision with a Speech and LanguageTherapist Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, or experience 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy and literacy skills To have, or demonstrate a willingness to work towards competencies in rehabilitation and care Desirable Other relevant care qualifications e.g., Care Certificate Skills/Competencies Essential Effective communication skills, both verbal written and electronic Basic IT skills Organisation skills to manage own day to day work Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable European Computer Driving Licence Moving and Handling Skills Level 2 Competence of RCSLT Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework Knowledge Essential Understanding of the role of Speech and Language Therapy in an acute stroke setting Basic understanding of adult acquired communication impairments Basic understanding of the effects of stroke Desirable Understanding of IDDSI levels Experience Essential Experience of working in a health and/or care setting Experience of working with people with communication difficulties Desirable Experience of working as an assistant/support worker Experience of rehabilitation following stroke Experience of delivering Speech and Language Therapy interventions Special attributes/specific requirements Essential Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including weekend working Ability to work in stressful situations Self-motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations Ability to act on concerns and willingness to support the service to improve Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, or experience 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy and literacy skills To have, or demonstrate a willingness to work towards competencies in rehabilitation and care Desirable Other relevant care qualifications e.g., Care Certificate Skills/Competencies Essential Effective communication skills, both verbal written and electronic Basic IT skills Organisation skills to manage own day to day work Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable European Computer Driving Licence Moving and Handling Skills Level 2 Competence of RCSLT Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework Knowledge Essential Understanding of the role of Speech and Language Therapy in an acute stroke setting Basic understanding of adult acquired communication impairments Basic understanding of the effects of stroke Desirable Understanding of IDDSI levels Experience Essential Experience of working in a health and/or care setting Experience of working with people with communication difficulties Desirable Experience of working as an assistant/support worker Experience of rehabilitation following stroke Experience of delivering Speech and Language Therapy interventions Special attributes/specific requirements Essential Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including weekend working Ability to work in stressful situations Self-motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations Ability to act on concerns and willingness to support the service to improve 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Lincoln LN2 5QY United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Lincoln LN2 5QY United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Professional Advisor Speech and Language Therapy Laura Thomas 07583680529 Details Date posted 02 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 818-CYP428 Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Lincoln LN2 5QY United Kingdom Supporting documents Privacy notice Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)