Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in Oldham with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location: Oldham
Type: Permanent, Part-time
Salary (£): £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is one of Greater Manchester’s largest healthcare providers, delivering hospital and community care across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford. They’re powered by over 20,000 colleagues who live their core values of care, appreciate, and inspire every day. With a commitment to supporting local communities, they offer not just a workplace but a purpose—helping people live healthier, more independent lives.

Job details

Benefits

• Flexible working options to maintain a better work-life balance
• Generous annual leave allowance to help you rest and recharge
• Wellbeing support and protected time for self-care activities
• Career development through ongoing learning and supervision
• Inclusive environment where your contribution truly makes a difference

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Care (Diagnostics & Therapeutics) or equivalent
• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Experience in health, therapy, or rehabilitation settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all age groups
• Confidence managing your own caseload with limited supervision
• Ability to adapt to changing patient and service needs
• A team-focused mindset with flexibility and reliability

Desirable qualifications include registration as an Associate Member of RCSLT, therapy skills competencies, and knowledge of evidence-based practice.

Salary Details

This Band 3 role offers a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 per annum (pro rata), under the Agenda for Change pay scheme.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to make a visible difference in patients’ recovery. As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you’ll support qualified therapists in assessing and treating patients with communication and swallowing difficulties at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

You’ll assist with therapy sessions, help set up the videofluoroscopy clinic, and handle delegated administrative duties that keep the service running smoothly. Every task contributes directly to improving a patient’s ability to communicate and eat safely—a small action with a big human impact.

You’ll manage your own caseload within agreed parameters, implement exercise programmes, create personalised communication aids, and liaise with families and other professionals to ensure seamless care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing therapy and rehabilitation plans designed by registered professionals
• Support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties, ensuring safety and dignity
• Prepare and participate in weekly videofluoroscopy clinics
• Maintain accurate records and reports of treatment outcomes
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care
• Engage with patients’ families to promote understanding and continued progress at home

Each responsibility plays a part in restoring independence and improving patients’ quality of life.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found under Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality and diversity. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration throughout the hiring process.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
• Contact: Sally Moncreiff, Operational & Professional Lead for SaLT
  • Email: sally.moncreiff@nca.nhs.uk
  • Phone: 0161 627 8971

Reference Number: 236-OCO-CS356-25-PS

How To Apply:
If helping others regain their communication and confidence inspires you, don’t wait. Apply now and become part of a team making everyday moments possible again.