Job vacancy: Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull

Job summary

Main area

Speech & Language Therapy

Grade

Band 4

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (part time hours considered)

Job ref

356-25-7392172

Employer: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Hull Royal Infirmary
Town: Hull
Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/08/2025 23:59

Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To manage own caseload independently, including clinical prioritisation but seeking support when required.
To maintain patient confidentiality both within and outside the work place.
To adhere to health and safety guidelines and attend appropriate mandatory training.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to communication and swallowing disorders in Stroke and Neurology. This includes both theoretical knowledge and clinical skills.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in administering assessment and therapy techniques.
Provide therapeutic input to Stroke/ Neurology patients with Dysphagia, practising at an Assistant Dysphagia Practitioner level, linked to RCSLT Support Worker Framework and relevant Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (EDS) competencies.
Actively seek continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities in their varying forms and record this as agreed.
Contribute to training and supervision of other therapy assistants/ volunteers who input into Speech and Language Therapy services on the Stroke Unit.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

L5 Foundation degree, higher national certificate, diploma or equivalent knowledge
Evidence of Work Based Competencies associated with role

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

Experience of working with adults with communication and/ or swallowing difficulties.

Desirable criteria

Previous experience as a Speech and language therapy assistant

Experience

Essential criteria

Shows desire and capability to develop in Speech and Language Therapy (in communication and swallowing impairment)
Good communication - verbal/written
Be able to work on own initiative
Works well with in a team

Desirable criteria

Knowledge about Stroke, Neurological conditions and their effects on communication and swallowing

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

B4 JD SLTAP (PDF, 440.4KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Katherine Vickers
Job title: Operational Lead for Speech & Language Therapy
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01482 604331

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Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

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Documents to download

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