# Adult Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/adult-speech-and-language-therapy-assistant-practitioner/b6ec370d-4d85-4e57-bf86-5597515005dd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/adult-speech-and-language-therapy-assistant-practitioner/b6ec370d-4d85-4e57-bf86-5597515005dd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust - **Location:** Beech House (Trust Headquarters) - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and language therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T14:00:54.866Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Lincoln/Lincolnshire_Community_Health_Services_NHS_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy/Speech_Language_Therapy-v8253891 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8253891?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Due to internal movement, we have an exciting opportunity within the acute Speech and Language Therapy service in Lincoln County Hospital for an Assistant Practitioner. The post holder will work under the direction of Speech and Language Therapists to assist in the delivery of the Speech and Language Therapy acute service. We are a friendly and supportive team who look forward to supporting a new team member. The acute service comprises of wards specialising in ENT, respiratory, medical, care of the elderly and frailty. The post holder will be working with patients who have acquired communication and swallowing difficulties caused by a variety of aetiologies. The post holder will be responsible for implementing speech and language therapy programmes and providing feedback to the Speech and Language Therapist following these sessions. Additional training will be provided to develop competencies in dysphagia to an appropriate level. The post holder will also be required to complete administrative duties and processes for the caseload. We are looking for candidates who hold the required Level 5 qualification as are unable to offer B3 development posts at this time. Please see job description/person specification for details. Those who have completed a nursing associates qualification who are looking to develop skills within speech and language therapy will be considered. Previously unsuccessful candidates will not be considered, please do not apply. ### Main duties of the job - To assist the Speech and Language Therapy team with daily administrative tasks which will include the use of Systm one and Microsoft Excel. - To gather patient case histories from medical notes and discussion with the multi-disciplinary team and patient, as requested by the Speech and Language Therapist - To assist the Speech and Language Therapist on the acute wards when they are conducting swallowing assessments. - To independently carry out communication screens on inpatients, as directed by a speech and language therapist. - To independently carry out speech and language therapy sessions with inpatients with communication difficulties, delivering therapy programmes written by a Speech and Language Therapist. This will include demonstration of communication aids. - To independently carry out a protocol guided swallowing assessment on inpatients, in line with the services dysphagia policy and the individual’s level of competency. - To maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with service and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) guidelines - To feedback findings to the Speech and Language Therapy team. - To create therapy resources, communication aids and information resources for patients/carers as required - To maintain stock levels. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the above and Job description/personal specification for more details on this opportunity. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication/interpersonal skills - Basic IT skills - Concentration skills - Negotiation/problem solving skills - Awareness of a variety of assistive technology systems **Desirable** - Modules 2 and 7 of the EDCL - Excellent IT skills including use of programmes such as Boardmaker/Widgit and use of digital camera/clipart ### Knowledge **Essential** - Basic understanding of the multi-disciplinary team in management of speech, language and swallowing needs. - Basic understanding of potential causes and presentations of speech, language and swallowing difficulties in the adult population. - Knowledge of the NHS **Desirable** - Relevant knowledge of health/social care generally ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working within health and social care - Experience of working with people with disabilities in a relevant setting **Desirable** - Significant experience working in an assistant/support worker role - Experience of using technology (e.g. digital cameras, computer programmes) to make resources/support materials ### Qualifications **Essential** - 5 GCSE's at Grace C or above , including English and Maths, or equivalent - Level 5 qualification in healthcare/healthcare related (Higher Diploma, Foundation Degree, Nursing Associate Qualification) **Desirable** - Evidence of training in a related area ### Special attributes/specific requirements **Essential** - Able to work flexibly as required by the service - Ability to respond and adapt to changes - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to travel between locations to carry out your work and to attend trainings and meetings. - Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to post ## Documents - [ceo welcome letter (pdf, 83.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2885) - [b4 acute jd and ps (pdf, 172.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10566680) - [acceptable use of ai in personal statements (pdf, 95.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2954) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.