Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Norwich is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner. The role involves assisting qualified therapists in delivering therapy to adults with communication difficulties. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and skills, with strong communication abilities and a genuine interest in Speech and Language Therapy. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated team within the community healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working independently with people with physical and/or emotional needs.
• Comprehensive experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working as a Therapy or Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Help patients during treatment sessions.
• Work closely with Speech and Language Therapists and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to engage with impaired communicators

Excellent computer skills

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Foundation degree in Health or Social Care

Educated to degree level

Tools

SystemOne healthcare records software

Job description

Go back Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 17 August 2025

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Team as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner in our Norfolk community service.

The post holder will work alongside Speech and Language Therapists to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.

Main duties of the job

To provide assistance in the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy services for adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties

. To work under the supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), to undertake a variety of clinical and non-clinical duties to support the delivery of the Adult Community SLT Service to patients

To help patients during 1:1 and group treatment sessions by preparing the environment and equipment, designing and preparing therapy materials and carrying out treatment plans as directed by SLT colleagues.

To work closely with SLTs, Multidisciplinary Teams and other professionals, including joint working where appropriate

About us

Find out more about working for our organisation here:

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Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification document for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 3, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Foundation degree in Health or Social Care, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience.
• Educated to degree level

Experience

• Comprehensive experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience working independently with people with physical and/or emotional needs arising from long term health conditions
• Experience of working as a Therapy or Nursing Assistant/rehab technician
• Experience working with people with impaired ability to communicate
• Experience working with SLTs

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Basic understanding of the role of the SLT
• Excellent computer skills, able to confidently use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to keep accurate, up to date records
• Trained to use SystemOne healthcare records software
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage well with people with an impaired ability to communicate
• Able to respond with compassion, sensitivity and empathy to people with emotional needs arising from complex long term heath conditions

Personal Attributes/Behavious

• Able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
• Willingness to learn from more experienced colleagues

Other

• A keen interest in working in the area of Speech & Language Therapy
• Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust