Job Description

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



An ENT/ Voice outpatient caseload



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 n.zanardo@nhs.net.

Advert Closing Date:

TBC

Interview Date:

TBC

Interview Panel:

TBC



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



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.



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