Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Job summary

The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking a motivated, well organised, creative person to join our paediatric therapy team. The post is fixed term for 12 months.

Hounslow Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service is a large well integrated team committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and expertise.

We are able to offer:- Opportunities to build on your knowledge of how communication develops- Peer support- A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure- Both internal & external CPD opportunities

Main duties of the job

This role includes opportunities to deliver therapy alongside experienced Speech and Language Therapists and support with the team with administrative tasks.

It will allow for experience with both early years and school age children. The role involves assisting in administrative duties specified by Service Leads and the Clinical Service Manager as well as assisting skilled Speech and Language Therapists in the running and management of a clinical caseload in both clinic and school settings, as appropriate.

The assistants will work closely with the whole team including administrative staff, multidisciplinary therapists and team leads as well as the service manager. The assistant will also liaise directly and attend regular meetings with the SaLT Assistant Lead.

For more information and to arrange an informal visit contact Kait Sanger (SaLT Assistant Lead - Hounslow)

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.