# Speech and Language Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-assistant/c9e0d80e-13bf-4c83-b5ae-698c265b8418 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-assistant/c9e0d80e-13bf-4c83-b5ae-698c265b8418.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £31,554 - £33,270 pro-rata, per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T09:21:57.365Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/St_Georges_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_language/Speech_language-v7977342 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7977342?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has become available for two Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy assistant posts to join the Neurosciences Speech and Language Therapy team at St Georges Hospital NHS trust.  It is desirable that the post holder will have experience working within the NHS and with people with disabilities.  The successful post holder will provide clinical support, as directed by the Speech and Language Therapists, to adults with neurological communication and swallow disorders who are inpatients at St Georges Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital.   The 0.6 WTE sits within the acute neurosciences team and the 1.0 WTE sits within the neurorehabilitation team.  The post holder will also provide administrative support to the department as required.  The post holder will be part of a progressive and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team.  Team working, excellent communication skills and experience of working in the NHS, public facing roles or  education is essential.   For further information please contact Louisa Gilpin, \[email protected\] & Chantelle Maxwell, \[email protected\] Speech and  Language Therapists in neurosciences. ### Main duties of the job -To assist the Speech and Language Therapy team in carrying out delegated rehabilitation duties under supervision. -To treat own designated workload of patients and maintain associated patient records. -To assist the Speech and Language Therapy team in the administration, clerical and domestic duties of the service. -To assist in maintaining services and contribute to the development of services. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists: - To undertake a basic assessment of each patient’s condition prior and during intervention or as a response to any treatment, by observing any significant change or analysing variations and accurately reporting these to the primary therapist - To be responsible for maintaining accurate written records and use of computerised data collection including  using electronic patient record system. - To demonstrate an awareness of clinical risk and to manage clinical risk within own caseload, including observing patients in all situations ensuring safety and security at all times. - To develop therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, communicating in a way respecting their views, autonomy and culture. - To be able to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner. - To ensure appropriate precautions are taken to maintain patient dignity and respect at all times - Assist with the assessment and treatment of patients on an individual and group basis. - Carry out delegated therapeutic activities/rehabilitation programmes as part of the patients designated treatment plan, observing patient’s response to the treatment being received, liaising with the primary speech and language therapist. - Supervise patients in practicing and following through their rehabilitation programmes. - To teach and demonstrate use of equipment and techniques to optimise function, independence and safety. - To assist in motivating patients to participate in their treatment regime using appropriate communication strategies. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has become available for two Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy assistant posts to join the Neurosciences Speech and Language Therapy team at St Georges Hospital NHS trust. It is desirable that the post holder will have experience working within the NHS and with people with disabilities. The successful post holder will provide clinical support, as directed by the Speech and Language Therapists, to adults with neurological communication and swallow disorders who are inpatients at St Georges Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital. The 0.6 WTE sits within the acute neurosciences team and the 1.0 WTE sits within the neurorehabilitation team. The post holder will also provide administrative support to the department as required. The post holder will be part of a progressive and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team. Team working, excellent communication skills and experience of working in the NHS, public facing roles or education is essential. For further information please contact Louisa Gilpin, \[email protected\] & Chantelle Maxwell, \[email protected\] Speech and Language Therapists in neurosciences. ## Job Description -To assist the Speech and Language Therapy team in carrying out delegated rehabilitation duties under supervision. -To treat own designated workload of patients and maintain associated patient records. -To assist the Speech and Language Therapy team in the administration, clerical and domestic duties of the service. -To assist in maintaining services and contribute to the development of services. ## Responsibilities Under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists: To undertake a basic assessment of each patient’s condition prior and during intervention or as a response to any treatment, by observing any significant change or analysing variations and accurately reporting these to the primary therapist To be responsible for maintaining accurate written records and use of computerised data collection including using electronic patient record system. To demonstrate an awareness of clinical risk and to manage clinical risk within own caseload, including observing patients in all situations ensuring safety and security at all times. To develop therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, communicating in a way respecting their views, autonomy and culture. To be able to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner. To ensure appropriate precautions are taken to maintain patient dignity and respect at all times Assist with the assessment and treatment of patients on an individual and group basis. Carry out delegated therapeutic activities/rehabilitation programmes as part of the patients designated treatment plan, observing patient’s response to the treatment being received, liaising with the primary speech and language therapist. Supervise patients in practicing and following through their rehabilitation programmes. To teach and demonstrate use of equipment and techniques to optimise function, independence and safety. To assist in motivating patients to participate in their treatment regime using appropriate communication strategies. ## Person Specification ### other **Essential** - Professional demeanour ### skill **Essential** - Highly effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills - Basic computer skills- i.e. word processing, use of excel - Demonstrates the ability to manage own time and work flexibly - Ability to follow instructions and problem solve - Make routine decisions within closely defined guidelines and procedures - Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seek assistance as appropriate **Desirable** - Ability to reflect and appraise own performance ### Knowledge **Essential** - Awareness of disability/social issues and impact on functional ability - Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the role of the Multidisciplinary Team ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in the NHS, public facing roles or education - Experience of working in a team - Must have an interest in working in Speech and Language Therapy **Desirable** - Experience of working with people with communication difficulties - Previous experience working with people with a disability - Previous experience of data inputting - Experience of administrative work e.g. Photocopying, filing ### Qualifications **Essential** - Literacy and Numeracy **Desirable** - Recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10259729) - [onboarding roadmap (pdf, 87.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3007) - [person specification (pdf, 24.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10259730) - [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2411) - [swl ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3045) ## 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.