Speech & Language Therapy Associate Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join the Speech and Language Therapy service at a leading healthcare provider. The role involves working with adults with learning disabilities, providing therapy and support. The successful candidate will have access to clinical supervision and training opportunities. Applicants should have relevant healthcare qualifications and experience in a related field. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Must have numeracy, literacy, and ITQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in health and social care settings required.

Responsibilities

• Making therapy resources and materials.
• Carrying out communication and dysphagia screenings.
• Delivering one-to-one and group therapy.

Skills

Communication

Observational Skills

Education

Level 4 qualification in healthcare

Level 3 qualification in healthcare

Job description

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Speech & Language Therapy Associate Practitioner, Stockton-on-Tees

Client:

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner - Fixed term - 12 months to join the Speech and Language Therapy service within Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work into the ALD (Adult Learning Disabilities) North Tees Team which provides specialist health services to adults with a diagnosed learning disability across the Stockton and Hartlepool localities, and may also include providing cover across the Tees Valley ALD Community Services.

Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.

Main duties of the job

The SLT service works with service users with a range of communication and chewing and swallowing difficulties.

Duties of this post will include: making therapy resources and materials, carrying out communication and dysphagia screenings and reviews, updating personalised meal mats and communication passports, delivering one-to-one and group therapy (under the guidance of qualified therapists), assisting with delivering carer training packages, maintaining their own clinical records and carrying out administrative duties (such as taking telephone messages, allocating referrals, updating spreadsheets, preparing case note files, photocopying and filing).

About us

There will be access to regular one-to-one clinical supervision from a qualified therapist and the opportunity to attend trust-wide SLT CPD meetings and training.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-TSL-015-25-A

Job locations

ALD North Tees Community Team

Wessex House, 32 Falcon Court, Preston Farm

Stockton on Tees

TS18 3TX

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role, qualifications, and main responsibilities.

Additional contact details: Anne Shanks (Community Team Manager)

Tel: [phone] - Email:

Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
• At least one of the qualifications below should be a no less than Level 4 qualification; if you have a level 4 or above in a clinical/health care qualification/equivalent experience, and level 3 qualification in the relevant specific skills/knowledge base area, there will be an expectation to increase your qualifications in the skills-based area to a level 4 once in post
• Clinical/health care qualification: Minimum of level 3 qualification or equivalent in healthcare related subject. Examples include: Level 3 qualification, Certificate of higher education, BTEC professional award, certificate and diploma, Access to health and social care, Foundation degree, HNC
• Or equivalent experience of working in a relevant health and/or social care setting, demonstrating understanding of the needs and issues encountered by those with mental health difficulties or learning disabilities, and applying this in practice.

Desirable

• Successful completion of short courses such as Makaton, Intensive Interaction
• Certificate in Food Hygiene (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
• Level 4 or above qualification in relevant healthcare related subject
• Evidence of additional relevant qualifications to the role
• Level 4 or above qualification in a specialist area

Experience

• Previous experience working as an SLT assistant or closely related work such as nursing/care or AHP assistant
• Experience supporting people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities

Skills

• Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
• Good observational skills and ability to describe observations verbally and in writing