Children's Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis as part of a new service delivery project. The funding for this role is time-limited, and the contract will therefore be offered on a fixed-term basis. The post will end when the fixed-term period expires (12months) or the funding ends, whichever is sooner

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction and supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists, you will support children with speech, language and communication needs to achieve their communication potential. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions across a range of community settings including clinics and family homes where appropriate.

About us

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.