Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Tonypandy; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales is looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner to support patients with swallow and communication difficulties. The right candidate should have experience working with adults and speech therapists, and will collaborate with clinical teams. This role offers a salary range of £27,898 to £30,615 per annum, pro rata, with opportunities for further training and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Evidence of experience working with adults.
• Experience of working with speech and language therapists.
• Ability to manage delegated caseload and assess priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support to patients with swallow/communication difficulties.
• Support clinical administration of SLT community services.
• Work alongside highly specialist SLTs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Good general education including English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

OCN/Agored accredited modules or relevant diploma level

Willingness to work through Level 4 Diploma modules

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 23 December 2025.

This is an exciting time for AHP assistants in CTMUHB – a time of innovative and progressive change, a time where we are looking for visionary team members at all levels to guide and implement this transition.

We are investing in our offer to the community served by CTM, bringing care closer to home, inspiring and enabling people to lead healthier lives.

We are creating innovative offers of assessment, advice and intervention, building strong integrated teams and designing a seamless path for our patients.

The right candidate will have a strong team ethos and will value the importance of involving the clinical teams as an integral part of the service development.

AHP assistants are natural facilitators of rehabilitation and through their patient‑centred, resourceful approach, Wales can develop the very best services in the world, services that will improve the quality of life for our CTM community. We want to see these developed and implemented at pace to enable the vision of supporting citizens to achieve their maximum potential – physically, cognitively, socially and psychologically. (From AHP Framework 2019)

You will work alongside our highly specialist SLTs to deliver support to patients and carers around swallow/communication difficulties, offering domiciliary, OP, care home and virtual appointments jointly with our dietetic colleagues across the UHB. You will also support the clinical administration of SLT community services.

Main duties of the job

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy – Our Health, Our Future – focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Evidence of good general education, to include English Mathematics GCSE or possess an equivalent qualification, or skills knowledge and experience
• OCN/Agored accredited modules or relevant diploma level
• Knowledge relating to a range of core SLT activities
• Willingness to work through Level 4 Diploma modules
• Qualifications related to working with individuals, groups in Health education settings
• Basic knowledge of and adult speech and language and swallow difficulties
• Successful completion of relevant competency‑based training (Able to complete within a 2‑year period)
• Knowledge of NHS structures and processes

Experience

• Experience of working with adults
• Experience of working with speech and language therapists
• Experience of working with people with communication difficulties
• Experience of working with people in their own homes
• Experience in working in a hospital environment
• Experience of working with adults who have had a stroke
• Experience of working as HCSW in a rehabilitation setting

Aptitude and Abilities

• Managing delegated caseload and assessing priorities
• Good and sensitive interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills with people with specific communication difficulties
• Good insight into professional boundaries and when to refer on seek further advice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Values

• Self‑motivated
• Team player
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service, takes initiative
• Excellent organisational skills

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• The post holder should be physically capable of performing the tasks required of the role
• Successful DBS Check
• Willingness to travel across the UHB

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum, pro rata