Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Are you passionate about working with children? Do you have an interest in hospital work?

Come and join our friendly and dynamic Children's Speech and Language Therapy team in Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

We work with acutely unwell children from across the South West of England and from Wales, with children who need more ongoing neuro-rehabilitation on an inpatient basis and with a small number of children who attend the hospital for outpatient appointments.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, supportive and family-centred individual who enjoys working as part of a team. You will have previous experience of working in people-facing roles and as part of a team.

Experience of working with children with additional needs would be excellent, particularly knowledge and experience of alternative and augmentative communication systems.


This new role will be split between setting up robust and functional administrative systems, supporting the clinical work of the team and taking on family-facing tasks, such as booking appointments and dealing with telephone queries.

If you would like to know more, we'd love to hear from you. Please call

To assist in the provision of a high-quality speech and language therapy (SALT) service to patients within Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the department and
service.

To maintain robust administrative systems and procedures, to support clinical work of the Speech and Language Therapists.

To support the lead Speech and Language Therapist with a range of administrative and procedural tasks


BRHC is part of the University Hospitals Bristol & Weston and offers the chance to join a workforce committed to improving the lives of the people who use the hospital.

You will benefit from an extensive programme of staff support and training and the chance to develop your skills and interests.


Bristol has a fantastic location, being a large, vibrant city, with all that has to offer, including a mix of historical and modern culture.

It is close to the coast and some stunning countryside, with good rail and road links to other cities and to Wales and has the advantage of an international airport, should you wish to explore further.


For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.



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