Job summary
- Main area
- Therapies: Speech & Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 120-ACS154-0625
- Employer
- Velindre Cancer Centre
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Velindre Cancer Centre
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Band 4
Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), which is a committed equal opportunities employer. VCC welcomes applications from people who share our vision;
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
our values;
- Caring
- Respectful
- Accountable
& who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in an organisation with the ambition to provide world class services & care to our patients.
VCC is an amazing place to work & develop your career. It is undertaking a 5 year transformation programme which will enable cancer services to meet the future needs of our patients across South East Wales. Not only will programme see VCC moving into a new purpose built cancer hospital, it will provide opportunities for patients to receive treatments closer to their homes. The infrastructure changes will offer our employees opportunities to work across a number of sites, in new and different ways, create development opportunities & increase flexible working practices.
VCC provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.
For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss it with you.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Therapies team at Velindre Cancer Centre on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week).
The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will support the registered Speech and Language Therapists to deliver a high quality service to their patient population. The role will involve working directly with cancer patients, completing reviews, monitoring and advising patients as delegated by the Speech and Language Therapists. The successful candidate will participate in project work; the development and delivery of patient education; along with direct patient care for the benefit of the patients or the Speech and Language Therapy department. The post holder will also be required to undertake clerical and administrative duties to support the Speech and Language Therapists as part of their role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a self-motivated, empathetic and organised individual who is able to work both independently and under supervision, applying a flexible approach to their work. The role will involve working with several clinical teams across the organisation and therefore strong and proven team working skills are required. Experience of working as a support worker within a Therapies service and experience of working with or alongside Speech and Language Therapist are also required.
Welsh speaking skills are desirable for this post, Welsh & English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- English / Maths GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ3 or equivalent or working towards
- Attendance at relevant courses
Desirable criteria
- Computing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Administrative skills
- Experience of team working
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within the NHS or with cancer patients.
- Experience of working with Speech and language Therapists
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision
- Basic understanding of dysarthria and dysphasia & understanding of SLT treatment packages
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in distressing situations
- Self motivated
- Flexible approach to work
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nia Oakes
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02920 615888
- Additional information
Or alternatively please contact:
Cathryn Lewis
Therapies Operational Lead
02920615888
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