SLT Assistant

Job summary

We require a SLT Assistant to join our friendly department of SLT providing the speech and language therapy service to Hounslow Borough.

The post holder will support the qualified adult Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team in the delivery of care and management of service provision in accordance with national and local priorities, organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). The role involves undertaking communication and dysphagia treatment plans under supervision, and providing feedback on relevant information. Please see the Job Description (JD) for detailed tasks and responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will:

• Clinical Skills
• Devise and implement therapy programmes for adults based on assessed needs in liaison with the lead clinician.
• Deliver communication therapy and education sessions across various settings, including patients' homes, clinics, and online.
• Assess adult responses to therapy, determine progression, and provide advice on communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Conduct dysphagia screening and follow-up checks.
• Plan and run therapy groups independently within specialist areas.
• Advise professionals and carers on managing communication difficulties.
• Administer assessments within specialist areas, such as AAC, Parkinson's communication screening, and aphasia.

About us

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider delivering mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. It manages high secure hospitals like Broadmoor and provides services across London boroughs, employing over 5,000 staff. The Trust is rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated 'Outstanding'.

We are actively involved in the North West London Integrated Care System and lead various mental health collaborations.

Job details

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £31,081 to £33,665 annually, pro-rata, including HCAS (Outer)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Location: Heart of Hounslow, TW3 3LN

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of key tasks and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for full details. The person specification is used for application assessment.

Person Specification

• Essential: GCSE English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Essential: Level 3 diploma in health and social care (or equivalent experience)
• Desirable: Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (Assistant)

• Essential: Interest in adult neurological SLT, relevant client care experience, ability to handle distressing situations, knowledge of AAC through training
• Desirable: Volunteer experience, community healthcare experience, participation in clinical excellence groups

• Essential: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, teamwork, initiative, training in communication techniques, use of communication aids, attendance at clinical networks, ability to develop extensive skills in total communication, working towards SLTA competency frameworks

• Essential: Ability to travel, flexibility, strong communication and interpersonal skills, perceptual skills, tact and empathy in sensitive discussions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work involving vulnerable adults.

Employer details

West London NHS Trust

Address: Heart of Hounslow, Hounslow, TW3 3LN

Website: https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk