Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 199-8091350-NP
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon University hospital
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £30,630 - £32,346 .
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
speech and language therapy assistant
Band 3
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
The post holder will work as a member of the Integrated Neuro Therapy team on the Stroke Unit at Croydon University Hospital, assisting the Speech and language therapists in the delivery of Therapy. They will undertake duties allocated to them by a registered therapist. The post holder will work with patients individually and in a group setting. The post holder will work with adults who have had a stroke and often have complex needs.
The post holder may be required to assist other therapists on the Stroke unit and work in other settings depending on the service needs across the Integrated neuro therapy service.
Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
To carry own caseload of patients, as delegated by the Speech and language Therapists. To deliver the therapy programme, as prescribed by the Therapists, taking into account changes in the patients’ health and feedback to the responsible therapist. These may be delivered individually or in group sessions. This will include following a programme given by the Speech and Language Therapist concerning goals for communication and swallowing difficulties.The post holder will be expected to progress/modify treatment to meet the rehabilitation needs of each individual, using skills gained through experience and relevant training and within agreed competencies.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with the public
- Experience of working as part of a team
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the problems encountered by patients who have had a stroke
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of speech therapy assistant
- Understands limitations of the job
- Understanding of the nature and importance of confidentiality
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Good written and spoken English
- Identifies what attracts them to this specific role at Croydon Health Services
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for working with people who have had a stroke
- Able to work co-operatively and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mary Brooks
- Job title
- Operational clinical lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02082746880
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