Assistant Practitioner - Speech and Language Therapy

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An opportunity to join the Speech and Language Therapy team at NHS Lanarkshire as an Assistant Practitioner. The role involves implementing therapy programs and requires effective communication and organizational skills. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 days public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee Counselling services

Work-life Balance policies

Qualifications

• Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent in health/education/social care.
• Awareness of health legislation relevant to clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapy programmes under direction of Speech and Language Therapist.
• Work with different client groups across varied locations.

Skills

Effective listening

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

HNC Level qualification

Tools

Microsoft packages

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Assistant Practitioner - Speech and Language Therapy, Edinburgh

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

University Hospital Wishaw

The Role:

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Practitioner to join the Speech and Language Therapy (Adult Service) team at University Hospital Wishaw.

The successful candidate will undertake the implementation of therapy programmes under the direction of the Speech and Language Therapist, across varied locations and with different client groups.

Duties and location may vary depending on the client group/aspect and demands of the service/level of experience.

Contract Type / Shift Pattern:

Band 4 / Permanent / Part Time / 18.5 hours

Monday and Friday (hours to be agreed between 8am - 5pm)

NHS Lanarkshire:

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital-based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee Counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire has a range of support services on topics that can impact both your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care, and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

What we'll need you to bring:

• Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health/education/social care environment.
• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the clinical speciality/area process, techniques, and activities relevant to the client group.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills.
• Effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning.
• To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfill the requirements of continuing professional development.
• To undergo continued job-specific training on theory to practice relating to relevant client groups e.g., in-house training, short courses, and general CPD.
• Use practical experience to contribute and influence future training for speech and language therapy assistants.

It would be good if you also had:

• Member of RCSLT
• LSVT Certification
• Demonstrable experience as an SHCSW or in a health/education/social care environment
• Experience of working with adults with acquired neurological difficulties
• Experience of working in Videofluoroscopy Clinic
• Proficient I.T. skills which include a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Knowledge of AAC & Boardmaker
• High level of communication skills, both written and oral
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills

Looking to find out more?

If you're looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you!