# Speech and Language Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-assistant/90c67d76-9536-4781-9752-5949706960a8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-assistant/90c67d76-9536-4781-9752-5949706960a8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - **Location:** Emergency/Out of Hours Dental Services - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and language therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £29,812 - £32,715 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (from 1st Nov for 12 months) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-23T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-09T07:31:17.064Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Harpenden/Central_London_Community_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy_Assistant/Speech_Language_Therapy_Assistant-v8241565 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8241565?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.clch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you passionate about supporting people to rebuild their communication and swallowing following stroke and neurological illness? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and innovative Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS). Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide both clinical and administrative support to Speech and Language Therapists across the Early Supported Discharge (ESD), Community Stroke Team (CST) and Neurorehabilitation Team (NETT) pathways. This is an exciting opportunity to work with adults following stroke and other neurological conditions, delivering rehabilitation programmes designed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists. You will manage your own delegated caseload, support individual and group therapy sessions, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across Hertfordshire. The role is community-based and offers variety and autonomy, with visits taking place in patients' own homes, community venues and healthcare settings across the county. You will work closely with patients, families, therapists and the wider team to support people in achieving meaningful rehabilitation goals. We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and compassionate, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people affected by stroke and neurological conditions. ### Main duties of the job As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will: - Deliver rehabilitation programmes delegated and supervised by qualified Speech and Language Therapists. - Manage and prioritise a delegated caseload, monitoring patient progress and reporting changes or concerns appropriately. - Support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke and neurological conditions. - Facilitate both individual and group therapy interventions in community settings. - Support patients with aphasia and other communication impairments, including the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies and devices. - Assist with the development and preparation of therapy resources, including culturally appropriate materials. - Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to report writing and documentation. - Provide administrative support to the Speech and Language Therapy team as required. - Work independently within agreed competencies while recognising when to seek guidance from qualified therapists. - Actively contribute as a valued member of the wider Integrated Community Stroke Service multidisciplinary team. - As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment. **Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.** ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Responsible and reliable attitude to work - Flexible, efficient and approachable - Able to work without direct supervision but under the direction of qualified staff - As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). ### Skills **Essential** - To work both as part of a team and independently - Strong listening and communication skills - Able to demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and colleagues. - Able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist - Able to keep legible and accurate patient information and records in English - To organise themselves and their workload - Able to identify when to seek support - To use a computer, Microsoft Office and learn new programmes/ applications ### Experience **Essential** - Understanding of the post and its duties - Basic knowledge and understanding of communication disorders. - Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook - Understanding of the need to adhere to policies and procedures - Basic understanding of professional standards **Desirable** - Previous experience working in an SLT support worker role - Experience of working in a therapy setting - Able to demonstrate an understanding of communication facilitation skills - Understanding of the roles of the members of the multidisciplinary team ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GCSE Level including maths and English - Good standard of spoken and written English **Desirable** - NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic support or equivalent ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 893.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553621) - [functional requirements (pdf, 80.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553620) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 544.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10558082) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.