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Speech & Language Therapy Associate PractitionerNHS Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for theSpeech & Language Therapy Associate Practitionerrole atNHS Speech & Language Therapy Associate PractitionerNHS Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theSpeech & Language Therapy Associate Practitionerrole atNHS Job SummaryWe 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. Job SummaryWe 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 jobThe SLT service works with service users with a range with 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 (e.g. taking telephone messages, allocating referrals, updating spreadsheets, preparing case note files, photocopying and filing).About UsThere 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.DetailsDate posted04 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number346-TSL-015-25-CJob locationsALD North Tees Community TeamWessex House, 32 Falcon Court, Preston FarmStockton on TeesTS18 3TXJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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: 01642 368555 - Email:Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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: 01642 368555 - Email:Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNumeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) NB: 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 Either: Minimum of level 3 qualification or equivalent in healthcare related subject e.g. A level 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. (Individual can demonstrate considerable understanding of the needs of and issues encountered by those with mental health difficulties or learning disabilities, and demonstrable application of this in practice, helping them to reach their potential.) And Specific qualification relating to area of specialism within the role e.g. art, nutrition, fitness, communication, woodwork Minimum of level 3 relevant qualification or above NVQ3 Certificate of higher education BTEC professional award, certificate and diploma Access to health and social care Foundation degree HNCDesirableSuccessful completion of short courses e.g. 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 role Level 4 or above qualification in specialist areaExperienceEssentialPrevious experience working as a SLT assistant or closely related work e.g. nursing/care or AHP assistant Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.SkillsEssentialAbility to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation o Good observational skills and ability to describe such observations verbally and in writing.Person SpecificationEssentialAbility to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation o Good observational skills and ability to describe such observations verbally and in writing.Disclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional informationDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressALD North Tees Community TeamWessex House, 32 Falcon Court, Preston FarmStockton on TeesTS18 3TXEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressALD North Tees Community TeamWessex House, 32 Falcon Court, Preston FarmStockton on TeesTS18 3TXEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Practitioner” roles.Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Trainee Children's Wellbeing PractitionerMiddlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Newton Aycliffe, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Senior Community Mental Health PractitionerMiddlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Darlington, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Highly Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner/ Clinical ScientistDarlington, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Qualified Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Seaham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Washington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Clinical Lead - Prison Mental Health Team Band 5/6 Developmental PostBarnard Castle, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics/Recovery (Bank) - Circle Health GroupDarlington, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Thirsk, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Bank) - Circle Health GroupDarlington, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Darlington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Spennymoor, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Darlington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Sunderland, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Sunderland, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago MoJ Property Directorate – Area Property Operations Manager, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber (Ref: 6772)Darlington, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Senior Lecturer- St Vincent’s Healthcare Clinical CampusDurham, England, United Kingdom 9 minutes ago Durham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Northallerton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago Clinical Psychologist (Bank) - Circle Health GroupDarlington, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Durham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Redcar, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Mobile Outdoor Activity Instructor - MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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