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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Oldham, OL1 2JH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9236-25-1708 |
Summary
The post-holder will assist registered professionals in the implementation, delivery and evaluation of therapeutic, rehabilitation and education programmes to promote independence and encourage improved health, functional capabilities and quality of life. The post-holder will undertake treatment of clients with communication and / or swallowing problems who may have complex, acute or chronic presentations some of which may not be straightforward. The post-holder will be responsible for managing their own caseload, working independently (within pre-set parameters), monitoring and progressing treatment plans as appropriate. The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks both clinical and non-clinical (housekeeping and clerical), reporting to a registered health professional as appropriate. To carry out designated duties as part of the SaLT team under the direction & supervision of the registered professional. This could include implementing exercise programmes, making personalised supportive communication systems, liaising with relatives and other healthcare professionals, attending multidisciplinary (MDT) team meetings, referring on to other services and assisting in education programmes. This will include providing treatment which requires dexterity, hand eye co-ordination and moving and handling skills with patients and equipment.