Speech & Language Therapy and Dietetics Assistant Therapy PractitionerinStevenageinStevenagePUBLISHED WED 19 MAR 2025
We’re especially keen to hear from motivated individuals looking to grow their skills and experience in this fulfilling field. If you have excellent communication and organisational skills and crave a rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you! With training and support available, whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on your existing knowledge, you'll flourish in a friendly environment that values collaboration and compassion. For more information or to chat about the role, please reach out to our Team Lead, Jess Carter at jessica.carter17@nhs.net. Take the next step in your career—apply today!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join the Speech & Language Therapy and Dietetic team within the Specialist Learning Disability Service (SLDS) based across East and North Hertfordshire.
The successful candidate will work as an integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary team, directly supporting the Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics Team.
You will be motivated to develop your clinical skills working with adults with learning disabilities. You will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and be enthusiastic about working as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.
We would welcome applications from motivated individuals looking to gain experience prior to applying for an SLT apprenticeship. Training and support will be provided for candidates that might have limited experience in the field of SLT/Dietetics.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Team Lead, Jess Carter -
To work individually with service users on specific tasks or interventions identified by a registered Speech and Language Therapist or Dietitian
To provide this service to service users who present with communication and/or dysphagia difficulties
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
To be able to work flexibly across a wide variety of settings within the service
To contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions, including completing directed observations and delivering bespoke training to carers
To maintain clinical records
To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance
To attend mandatory training and demonstrate application
To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor, this may be taught, shadowing of others or through self-directed learning
Demonstrate, in consultation with the Speech and Language Therapist or Dietitian, the use of initiative to meet specific individual needs of service users
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