Community Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital Nhs Trust; Halford CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join our Community Speech and Language Therapy Team. You will work with Speech and Language Therapists in acquired communication and swallowing disorders in adults.

Based at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, the post covers community wards, care homes and patients’ own homes, with potential telehealth clinics. You will support the team to deliver high‑quality therapy across community and outpatient settings,

Qualifications

• Evidence of basic education in literacy and numeracy of GCSE Grade 9-4 or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to work independently to an agreed protocol and modify programmes.
• Organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise own caseload.
• Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience at foundation degree level.
• Knowledge of the role of the assistant practitioner and the boundaries of the position.
• Basic understanding of the patient condition and its impact on the therapy intervention.

Responsibilities

• Refer to attached Job Description document.

Skills

Independent work

Caseload management

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE Grade 9-4 or equivalent qualification

Job description

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join our Community Speech and Language Therapy Team. You will work with Speech and Language Therapists in acquired communication and swallowing disorders in adults.

Based at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, the post covers community wards, care homes and patients’ own homes, with potential telehealth clinics. You will support the team to deliver high‑quality therapy across community and outpatient settings,