Speech & Language Therapist Rehabilitation Assistant

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support neurologically complex patients. You will work within a collaborative team providing evidence-based therapy and administrative support. Previous healthcare experience is essential, along with effective communication skills. This role is critical for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Applications are welcome before 21 Sep 2025.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or community care environment is essential.
• Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the speech & language therapy team.
• Provide intensive and evidence-based therapy, including group therapy.
• Provide administrative and clinical support to the outpatient team.
• Assist in working with communication and swallowing impairments under supervision.
• Help provide person-centred assessment and treatments.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The NRU is a regional rehabilitation unit providing intensive therapy to people with complex neurological disorders. The neurology service provides specialist assessment and intervention for in- and out-patients with a range of neurological and neuromuscular disabilities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) required at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery to work in the neurorehabilitation and neurology services.
• Work as part of the speech & language therapy team, alongside other allied health professionals, to provide intensive and evidence-based therapy, including group therapy.
• Provide administrative and clinical support to the outpatient team.
• Assist in learning about and working with acquired and progressive communication and swallowing impairments under the supervision of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Be an integral member of the team, helping services to provide person-centred and holistic assessment and treatments to people with communication and swallowing difficulties in an effective and efficient way.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Good general education.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or community care environment is essential.
• Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Advert Closing

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.