Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Integrated Care System; Southall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to support clinical teams in Ealing. The role combines administrative and clinical duties at Ealing Hospital, including communication assessments under supervision. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and IT skills, with a passion for working in healthcare. The position offers great support and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Good general education to a minimum of A Level standard or equivalent.
• Some experience of general office work.
• Some experience of working in health or social care.
• Excellent IT knowledge, including demonstrable working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• An interest in the clinical workload of the Speech and Language Therapy department.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication assessments and swallowing rehabilitation under supervision.
• Support both administrative and clinical duties for the SLT teams.
• Work with inpatients on the wards and in clinics.

Education

A Level or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Go back London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Directorate: Medicine & Therapies - Ealing

Department: Adult Speech & Language Therapy

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Banding: 3

Advert: 37.5 Hours/1.0 WTE

Job Ref

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised, flexible person, with a particular interest in the work of Speech and Language Therapists. This person would be able to use their initiative to support two of our clinical teams within the Ealing Adult Speech & Language Therapy team.

This post has both an administrative and a clinical element in that it will support our Adult SLT teams based at Ealing Hospital which include the following environments:

? The Acute inpatient caseload at Ealing Hospital

The post holder will have an opportunity to have an integral, supportive role in the Videofluoroscopy/ENT instrumental clinics.

You will join a highly supportive and innovative Speech and Language Therapy Department, with an excellent support and supervision programme for professional development.

If you have the appropriate skills, together with commitment and energy, then we would like to hear from you.

For further information and an informal discussion, please contact Niki Zanardo, SLT Lead for Ealing Hospital on 0208 967 5638 or email [e-mail].

Advert Closing Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

Interview Panel: TBC

Main duties of the job

This is a full time SLT Assistant post within the Adult Speech & Language Therapy Service covering the Acute and ENT/Voice services based at Ealing Hospital. The post offers opportunities to work with inpatients on the wards at Ealing Hospital by providing communication assessments and swallowing rehabilitation under the supervision of a Speech & Language Therapist. This would include involvement in acute clinics e.g. Videofluoroscopy (X-Ray swallowing clinic) and the Trust's specialist voice clinics. You would also be required to provide full administrative (including typing) support to the ENT/Voice and Acute SLT teams with clinical support as required.

The post holder will be based at Ealing Hospital and generally the split will be equal across both services. There will be a requirement to work at Northwick Park Hospital on Voice Clinic days. The number of days per month may vary between one and four.

Please see the attached Job description and Person specification for further information

About us

You'll be joining a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We foster a friendly and supportive working environment where collaboration, compassion, and professionalism are key. Our team has a strong ethos of mutual support, continuous learning, and shared responsibility, ensuring all staff feel valued and empowered. You'll be working alongside experienced therapists and assistants, with access to regular supervision, training opportunities, and the chance to develop your skills within a forward-thinking and inclusive service.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Good general education to a minimum of A Level standard or equivalent.

Knowledge & Experience

• Some experience of general office work.

Knowledge & Experience

• Some experience of working in health or social care.

Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent IT knowledge, including demonstrable working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• An interest in the clinical workload of the Speech and Language Therapy department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

£29,651 to £31,312 a yearper annum Inclusive ofHigh Cost Area Supplement