Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fixed Term/secondment until end June 2024 due to maternity leave cover
Are you a confident communicator?
Are you able to take direction and work well in a team?
Do you have good observation, listening and time management skills?
Would you enjoy helping individuals recovering from a stroke in the hospital setting?
If this describes you, then we would welcome your application for a new opportunity working 37.5 hours per week in Swansea Bay UHB's Speech and Language Therapy Department's stroke service.
You will deliver swallowing and communication rehabilitation to adults recovering from a stroke in the hospital setting under the direction of the Speech and Language Therapy team. This will involve working with Speech and Language Therapists on therapy and rehabilitation programmes and activities to support the individual's recovery. This may include group work, working with computer based therapy and 1:1 patient specific therapy programmes to support the individual's recovery, working towards their individual goals. You will access the support and direction of registered Speech and Language Therapists as well as the wider multidisciplinary stroke team.
The stroke team are a creative and innovative team offering a supportive environment with opportunities to learn and develop.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant roles across Swansea Bay University Health Board's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,308 - £26,676 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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