Speech & Language Therapy Associate Practitioner

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Speech & Language Therapy Associate Practitioner for a fixed-term position. The successful candidate will support individuals with communication difficulties, manage therapy resources, and assist in delivering treatments under supervision. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in a health or social care field. This is a full-time role with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as an SLT assistant or related role.
• Supporting individuals with mental health or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Making therapy resources and carrying out screenings.
• Delivering therapy under supervision.
• Maintaining clinical records and administrative tasks.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Good observational skills

Education

Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ Level 2 or equivalent

Qualification at Level 4 or above in health or social care

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

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2cf19d115606

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

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 include making therapy resources, carrying out communication and dysphagia screenings, updating personalised meal mats and communication passports, delivering therapy under supervision, assisting with carer training, maintaining clinical records, and administrative tasks.

About us

Regular clinical supervision and training opportunities are provided. Applicants must be able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle, with adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010 if needed.

Details

Date posted: 14 May 2025

Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per year

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Wessex House, 32 Falcon Court, Preston Farm, Stockton on Tees, TS18 3TX

Job responsibilities: Refer to the attached job description for details.

Contact: Anne Shanks, Community Team Manager, Tel: [phone], Email: [provided]

Qualifications

• Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ Level 2 or equivalent
• At least one qualification at Level 4 or above in a relevant health or social care field, or equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience as an SLT assistant or related role
• Supporting individuals with mental health or learning disabilities

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good observational skills