Go back Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Closing date: 25 June 2026
Join a team where every day makes a real difference. As a Therapy Assistant within the Dysphagia Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities (DTALD), you will support people to eat, drink, communicate and live more safely and confidently, working alongside Dietitians and Speech & Language Therapists in community settings across Sutton.
Main duties of the job
* Support safe and effective clinical care for adults with dysphagia and learning disabilities, including delegating tasks, monitoring progress and escalating concerns.
* Deliver responsive, person‑centred care and develop accessible information and communication approaches for individuals with learning disabilities.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team, coordinate care, contribute to administrative and service support tasks, and promote efficient and sustainable service delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of formal education with GCSE or equivalent level in written, verbal and numeric skills.
Experience
* Working experience in a health or social care environment.
* Experience working with people with learning disabilities.
* Multagency and multidisciplinary working experience.
* Previous experience in a therapy assistant, HCA, or care coordinator role.
Knowledge
* Understanding of the roles of Dietitians and Speech & Language Therapists and how support workers assist.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and incident reporting systems.
* Knowledge of learning disabilities and impact on health inequalities.
Skills
* Effective communication to ensure high standards of care.
* Customer‑focused service provision with strong IT skills (Excel, Word, email, PowerPoint).
* Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
* Experience with EMIS or similar electronic patient system.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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