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Assistant Practitioner Speech and Language TherapistJoin to apply for theAssistant Practitioner Speech and Language Therapistrole atNHS Assistant Practitioner Speech and Language Therapist2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theAssistant Practitioner Speech and Language Therapistrole atNHS Job SummaryWe are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated person to a part time permanent Assistant Practitioner post within the friendly, dynamic and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. We work across Nottingham city and are currently based at The Meadows Health Centre. Job SummaryWe are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated person to a part time permanent Assistant Practitioner post within the friendly, dynamic and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. We work across Nottingham city and are currently based at The Meadows Health Centre.You will work as an integral member of the Adult Speech and Language therapy team, providing face-to-face rehabilitation to clients with swallowing and communication difficulties in community settings, such as their own home, care homes or clinic settings. A key aspect of the role is to deliver communication group therapy and training to others, including care home staff, with supervision from qualified clinicians. You will also provide support to the speech and language therapists by preparing therapy resources, such as communication picture aids, and collating medical information from medical notes, patients and carers to support with the triage process. Having a specialised role in working with people with swallowing disorders (dysphagia), such as carrying out screening assessments and reviewing swallow care-plans, you will be given the necessary support to complete our CityCare competency framework for Assistant Practitioners, with team specific competencies in communication and swallowing disorders. You will also have regular opportunities for continuing professional development through attending our regular in-service training as well as relevant Clinical Excellence Network meetingsMain duties of the jobThe Speech and Language Therapy team work across Nottingham, supporting a wide variety of adult clients in their own homes, community settings including clinics, care and nursing homes. We offer virtual consultations and interventions. We work closely with other community health and social care teams, and the voluntary sector. Our clients present with a wide range of aetiologies including stroke, end of life, dementia, neurological, mental health and respiratory conditions.Your responsibilities will include working autonomously to meet individual patient needs. You will have the ability to plan ongoing clinical interventions e.g. home visits, organising appointments, clinics and assessments. You will also be an excellent communicator with patients, carers and within the team. You will be quick to report any concerns you have about patient care and regularly raise any questions or ideas relating to the service with the rest of the team. You will have excellent rapport building skills with patients and their carers, as well as conflict resolution and negotiation skills.You will have knowledge and experience of patient care in a health and/or social care setting and will be educated to Foundation degree or equivalent, in a health related discipline or have evidence of successful completion of all Citycare Band 4 AP competencies.The post consists of 30 hours per weekA driving licence/ vehicle is essential.About UsWe are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.DetailsDate posted30 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata for part-time (pay award pending)ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberB9826-PATD-6332Job locationsMeadows Health Centre1 Bridgeway CentreNottinghamNG2 2JGJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesJ ob PurposeTo work as an integral member of the Adult Speech and Language therapy team, providing face-to-face rehabilitation to clients with swallowing and communication difficulties in community settings.To deliver communication group therapy and training to others, including care home staff, with support and supervision from qualified clinicians.To support to the speech and language therapists by preparing therapy resources, such as communication picture aids, and collating medical information from medical notes, patients and carers to support with the triage process.DimensionsTo work in a variety of community settings which may include a patients own home/residential home/nursing home and out-patient clinics setting up assessment, treatment including rehabilitation programmes for patients, carers, and families.To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training. Trust and multi-agency training.Key ResponsibilitiesClinicalTo undertake individual treatment and interventions with patients under the supervision of qualified staff.To review clients and adapt individual and group exercise programmes as appropriateTo refer service users to external agencies and specialists when their needs are beyond the assistant practitioner role To accept responsibility for a designated caseload, working independently and taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of the service user. To promote well-being, safe mobility, transfers and effective communication. To provide instruction, advice and intervention to service users and carers in line with the team guidelines. To assess, provide, fit and demonstrate use of a wide range of equipment to promote independence. To attend and contribute to team meetings and case discussions using effective communication. To lead groups and carry out training packages under the supervision of qualified clinicians To maintain comprehensive and accurate records in line with employers policesManagerial and LeadershipTo provide support to other Assistant Practitioners as appropriate. To feed into and support team service improvement initiativesEducation and DevelopmentTo ensure knowledge, skills and competencies are kept up to date and complete all relevant competencies within recognised time frames (as detailed in the competency guidelines). To be involved in formal appraisal systems, supervision, and be active in identifying aims and objectives for personal development in line with departmental policy.Clinical GovernanceTo maintain a safe working environment and be aware of the necessity to comply with health and safety regulations. To have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work by adhering to confidentiality legislation and not to disclose information to unauthorised parties. To actively promote equality and diversity within service delivery and peoples individual rights. The post holder will comply with current legislation, the organisations policies, procedures and core values.This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Any substantive changes in the work undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesClinicalTo undertake individual treatment and interventions with patients under the supervision of qualified staff.To review clients and adapt individual and group exercise programmes as appropriateTo refer service users to external agencies and specialists when their needs are beyond the assistant practitioner role To accept responsibility for a designated caseload, working independently and taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of the service user. To promote well-being, safe mobility, transfers and effective communication. To provide instruction, advice and intervention to service users and carers in line with the team guidelines. To assess, provide, fit and demonstrate use of a wide range of equipment to promote independence. To attend and contribute to team meetings and case discussions using effective communication. To lead groups and carry out training packages under the supervision of qualified clinicians To maintain comprehensive and accurate records in line with employers policesManagerial and LeadershipTo provide support to other Assistant Practitioners as appropriate. To feed into and support team service improvement initiativesEducation and DevelopmentTo ensure knowledge, skills and competencies are kept up to date and complete all relevant competencies within recognised time frames (as detailed in the competency guidelines). To be involved in formal appraisal systems, supervision, and be active in identifying aims and objectives for personal development in line with departmental policy.Clinical GovernanceTo maintain a safe working environment and be aware of the necessity to comply with health and safety regulations. To have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work by adhering to confidentiality legislation and not to disclose information to unauthorised parties. To actively promote equality and diversity within service delivery and peoples individual rights. The post holder will comply with current legislation, the organisations policies, procedures and core values.This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Any substantive changes in the work undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder.Person SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsEssentialKnowledge of Health and Social Care provision. An understanding of the role of a speech and language therapist in a community setting Knowledge of need and risk in relation to Health Care provision in the community. Understanding the concepts of assessment and care planning. Knowledge of the roles of the members of the multi professional team. Awareness of promoting/enabling independence and self-care. Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritise and plan workload. Ability to follow the Health Care Support Workers code of conduct policy and maintain professional boundaries. Ability to recognise the need for help and support from other professionals. Ability to contribute to the effective working of a team. Ability to involve individuals in a person centred approach to care.DesirableKnowledge of specific speech and language therapy interventions and processes Awareness of Mental Health issues Knowledge of how to access equipment and adaptations. Ability to lead group activity sessions. Ability to take on administration and organisational tasks within a team. Ability to support the teams referral process Negotiation skills Conflict management skillsSpecial RequirementsEssentialCar Driver with licence and access to a vehicle for work purposesQualificationsEssentialEducated to Foundation degree or equivalent in a health related discipline or evidence of successful completion of all citycare band 4 AP competenciesDesirableIT Literate NVQ /QCF 3 in Health and Social careExperienceEssentialExperience of multi-disciplinary team working in a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting. Experience managing own workload in a team setting. Experience working with individuals and/or groups within a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting. Experience of working with individuals who have long-term conditions. Experience of record keeping and accurate data recordingDesirableExperience of working in a community setting. Experience of working at Band 3/equivalent level in a health or social care setting Experience of leading groups in a health or social care setting Experience of delivering trainingPerson SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsEssentialExperience of multi-disciplinary team working in a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting. Experience managing own workload in a team setting. Experience working with individuals and/or groups within a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting. Experience of working with individuals who have long-term conditions. Experience of record keeping and accurate data recordingDesirableExperience of working in a community setting. Experience of working at Band 3/equivalent level in a health or social care setting Experience of leading groups in a health or social care setting Experience of delivering trainingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameNottingham CityCare Partnership CICAddressMeadows Health Centre1 Bridgeway CentreNottinghamNG2 2JGEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameNottingham CityCare Partnership CICAddressMeadows Health Centre1 Bridgeway CentreNottinghamNG2 2JGEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS by 2x Get notified about new Speech Language Pathologist jobs inNottingham, England, United Kingdom . 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