Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitioners

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization in Wolverhampton is looking for a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitioner to work with children and young people. This role involves delivering therapy programs, supporting children 1:1, and liaising with families and professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience with CYP and be passionate about improving communication skills. The organization offers flexible working arrangements in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working 1:1 with children and young people.
• Ability to record activities and progress of clients.
• Understanding of Speech and Language Therapy practices.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Assist in providing interventions for clients with communication difficulties.
• Record client contacts in clinical records.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders

Ability to assist in intervention programs

Job description

Band 3 - Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitioner (Children) (Full‑time, Permanent, Term‑time only)

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitioner with experience working with children and young people (CYP). This role will be focused on delivering programmes devised by Speech and Language Therapists (SLT). You will work 1:1 with the CYP and support staff, parents, and others to carry out the tasks.

You will work under the direction of qualified SLTs and will be responsible for liaising with families, schools and settings to organise appointments. You will also record activities and liaise with the SLTs regarding the child's progress. You will be well supported by a robust leadership structure and will sit within a wider children's service with access to a wealth of experience and support.

Our services also include adult services and you will work under the supervision of the Head of Speech and Language Therapy Services for children and young people.

In this role you will:

• Work under the direction and supervision of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs).
• Develop knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy and other agency provision to meet individual client needs.
• Assist the Speech and Language Therapy team in providing intervention for children and young people with communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties.
• Work on a 1:1 basis with clients.
• Carry out Speech and Language Therapy activities directly with individual clients following programmes agreed with the SLTs and demonstrate techniques to others involved in their care.
• Update the SLT regarding the client's response to therapy.
• Record client contacts in clinical records and information systems.
• Record progress made within intervention programmes.

Please see the full job description for the complete list of duties.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute and community services. We are proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve, building a workforce that helps fulfil our values, improve quality of care and solve tomorrow’s health care problems. We are passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings, enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in compassionate care.

We are delighted to have been rated as "Good" by CQC and have achieved numerous awards, including the Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs, and will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Flexible Working

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work‑life balance. We want the region to be the best place to work and will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking into account personal circumstances and the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on‑boarding process.