Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner

NHS Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner to support SLTs, run and assist therapy groups, and contribute to assessments with children and families. The role involves liaising with health and education staff, creating resources, and maintaining accurate records in line with department policies.

The Assistant Practitioner will work under supervision, ensuring infection control and safety standards are upheld, and will adhere to national standards and Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with children, families and Health/Education staff as directed by the Speech/Language Therapist.
• Support a Speech/Language Therapist in running groups and lead groups independently per plan.
• Amend treatment plans within agreed boundaries and confirm with the Speech/Language Therapist.
• Contribute to assessments and monitor children's progress against targets.
• Carry out directed assessments and feedback results for analysis by the Speech/Language Therapist.
• Create resources at the request of a Speech/Language Therapist.
• Liaise with Health, Education, Social Services and Voluntary Sector as required by the Speech/Language Therapist.
• Arrange appointments with families and schools as needed.

Job description

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner

1 To work independently with children, their families and relevant Health and Education staff as directed by the Speech/Language Therapist. 2 To support a Speech/Language Therapist in the running of speech, language, and interaction groups and to run groups independently following an agreed plan. 3 To amend treatment plans within agreed boundaries and confirm this with the Speech/Language Therapist. 4 To contribute to assessment and review in the form of monitoring children's progress against agreed targets. 5 To carry out assessments as directed and feedback the results for analysis by the Speech/Language Therapist. 6 To make resources at the request of a Speech/Language Therapist. 7 To liaise with other relevant agencies, including Health, Education, Social Services and the Voluntary Sector as required by the Speech/Language Therapist. 8 To arrange appointments with families and schools as needed. 9 To maintain case notes on all patients undergoing therapy in line with department policy. departmental policies. 10 To ensure the safekeeping of therapy equipment and to ensure that standards of infection control and safety are maintained. 11 To work to relevant National standards and guidelines as directed by the Speech/Language Therapist. 12 To adhere to Service and Trust standards. 13 To maintain appropriate standards of Health and Safety as per Trust Policies and Procedures. 14 To undertake any other duties as required.