Speech and Language Therapy Assistant | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,554 - £33,270 pro-rata, per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW15 5PN |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7977342/200-NN-712-AHP-DE-MZ |
Summary
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, louisa.gilpin@stgeorges.nhs.uk & Chantelle Maxwell, Chantelle.Maxwell00@stgeorges.nhs.uk Speech and
Language Therapists in neurosciences.
-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.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
• Under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists:
o Assist with the assessment and treatment of patients on an individual and group basis.
o 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.
o Supervise patients in practicing and following through their rehabilitation programmes.
o To teach and demonstrate use of equipment and techniques to optimise function, independence and safety.
o To assist in motivating patients to participate in their treatment regime using appropriate communication strategies.
• 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
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jun 2026
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