Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
Main area: Speech & Language Therapy Grade: Band 4 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 327-25-067 Site: Cheltenham General Hospital Town: Cheltenham Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 10/02/2025 23:59 We love what we do and we think you will, too! At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. Job overview
We have an exciting role for an enthusiastic and proactive Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner. You should have prior experience working as a therapy support worker/rehabilitation assistant, ideally in the clinical area of Stroke. The successful applicant will join our well-established Speech & Language Therapy team, working alongside experienced Speech & Language Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will be supported to develop relevant competencies and receive on-the-job training. Main duties of the job
You will work with patients throughout the acute Stroke pathway, directly with patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. This role involves admin tasks, carrying out communication screens and therapy programmes directed by qualified therapists, making resources e.g. communication books, and liaising with multi-disciplinary colleagues. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assess patients, identifying areas of impairment and referring back for assessment by a registered practitioner when necessary. To provide appropriate follow-up treatment within a delegated framework of responsibilities, reporting back to registered staff and referring on to other agencies when necessary. To use clinical reasoning skills to agree functional goals and develop and evaluate the treatment plan. To implement and progress treatment programmes to promote optimal communication and swallowing abilities. To exercise autonomy in the management of the caseload in the clinical area. To undertake specific unaccompanied work and organise own caseload. Person specification
Qualifications
GCSE level C or equivalent for literacy and numeracy NVQ level 3/City & Guilds in Health & Social care or equivalent experience in healthcare setting Length and/or nature of Experience
Experience as a therapy support worker/rehabilitation assistant in the clinical area of Stroke Significant experience of using advanced interpersonal and communication skills with patients and carers Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within an NHS environment High level of computer literacy Experience of working as a Speech & Language Therapy assistant with adults When joining us, we offer:
Free car parking at many of our sites 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service A broad range of training and development opportunities Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours Flexible, family-friendly working opportunities Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
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Band 4
Main area: Speech & Language Therapy Grade: Band 4 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 327-25-067 Site: Cheltenham General Hospital Town: Cheltenham Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 10/02/2025 23:59 We love what we do and we think you will, too! At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. Job overview
We have an exciting role for an enthusiastic and proactive Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner. You should have prior experience working as a therapy support worker/rehabilitation assistant, ideally in the clinical area of Stroke. The successful applicant will join our well-established Speech & Language Therapy team, working alongside experienced Speech & Language Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will be supported to develop relevant competencies and receive on-the-job training. Main duties of the job
You will work with patients throughout the acute Stroke pathway, directly with patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. This role involves admin tasks, carrying out communication screens and therapy programmes directed by qualified therapists, making resources e.g. communication books, and liaising with multi-disciplinary colleagues. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assess patients, identifying areas of impairment and referring back for assessment by a registered practitioner when necessary. To provide appropriate follow-up treatment within a delegated framework of responsibilities, reporting back to registered staff and referring on to other agencies when necessary. To use clinical reasoning skills to agree functional goals and develop and evaluate the treatment plan. To implement and progress treatment programmes to promote optimal communication and swallowing abilities. To exercise autonomy in the management of the caseload in the clinical area. To undertake specific unaccompanied work and organise own caseload. Person specification
Qualifications
GCSE level C or equivalent for literacy and numeracy NVQ level 3/City & Guilds in Health & Social care or equivalent experience in healthcare setting Length and/or nature of Experience
Experience as a therapy support worker/rehabilitation assistant in the clinical area of Stroke Significant experience of using advanced interpersonal and communication skills with patients and carers Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within an NHS environment High level of computer literacy Experience of working as a Speech & Language Therapy assistant with adults When joining us, we offer:
Free car parking at many of our sites 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service A broad range of training and development opportunities Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours Flexible, family-friendly working opportunities Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
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