Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner

2 days ago


StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

A fabulous opportunity has arisen to work in our award winning team. The North Childrens Speech & language therapy service is part of the MPFT and provides a service to North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Stafford, surrounding areas. We also provide services to the University Hospital of North Midlands, as well as to a range of other commissioners in educational /care settings.

We have an opportunity to recruit to 1 full time permanent Band 4 position. The service is needs lead and is able to offer you:
opportunity to work with a wide range of speech, language & communication needs

part of a supportive, positive and solution focused team

regular clinical support groups, team meetings, team development days

professional development via our appraisal system;
routine clinical/managerial supervision;
excellent training and development opportunities;
a friendly working environment and flexible working arrangements;
excellent library facilities.

For further information please contact Paula Simpson, Team Leader or Janet Cooper, Clinical Lead on 01782 234485.

Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role.

Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trust Values.

Be a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner (AP) and have an understanding of the knowledge and skills required for the role.

They will have a focus on children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder.

Be responsible, under the guidance of a registered practitioner, for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Partnership Trust including homes, schools and clinics.

Be skilled in supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages under the direction of a registered practitioner.

Have supervisory responsibilities as required (e.g. work allocation) and contribute to service.

Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources

If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients

Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate

Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates

Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k

Free car parking at all trust sites

Free flu vaccinations every year

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

For further information relating to this role, please see the attached job specification and job description



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