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Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualification and training
Successful completion of relevant Foundation Degree modules / Diploma in Clinical Health and Social Care / diploma level 3 or equivalent experience as band 4 therapy support worker
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Previous experience of working with patients/ clients with communication difficulties in a health or social care setting
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
To be able to use IT for key team functions (e.g. MS Outlook, MS Teams, Excel) as well as specific clinical related uses as required
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
The ability to manage, maintain and prioritise own case-load
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
An understanding of the law surrounding data protection and confidentiality
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Able to use a range of verbal and non verbal methods of communication
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and issues relating to consent
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualification and training
CPD in neurology, stroke and aphasia/ dysphagia
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Some knowledge of swallowing difficulties and management in stroke or other neurological conditions
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Experience of training of others
Job overview
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered.
An exciting opportunity as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner has arisen to work in our team at the Sub-Acute Stroke Rehab Unit (SSARU). A chance to be a member of the direct care team who supports registered SLTs to meet patient needs. You'll be an integral part of making a difference to our community by providing assistance and therapy to patients, providing speech and language rehabilitation to stroke patients and supporting the team as delegated by the registered practitioner.
The SSARU at South Bristol Community Hospital is a rehabilitation unit for people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire who have experienced a recent stroke. We provide focused therapy in a supported environment. The aim of the SSARU is to support those who’ve had a stroke to achieve or work towards their goals.
This position is based South Bristol Community Hospital (SBCH). Where you will be working in a supportive multi-disciplinary team that includes Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other AHPs.
This role is for 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
As a Speech and language Therapy (SLT) Assistance Practitioner, you will be expected to undertake a range of duties under the direction of Speech and language therapist, providing compassionate assistance and therapy to agreed quality standards.
Some of these duties will include...
- Rehabilitation working on exercises that promote speech, language as well as swallowing. You will providing a range of support that will include both direct and indirect patient contact while being supported by the SLT team.
- Supporting clinicians with patients who have communication, cognitive and swallowing difficulties, following stroke and working within a framework agreed by a registered SLT
- Monitoring patient response to SLT input, evaluating outcomes and adapting input as appropriate, liaising when necessary with therapy staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. This will involve working under indirect supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing therapists of any problems.
- Providing administrative support for the SLTs teams in terms of preparation of materials, data collection, collation of clinical information, and handover to other teams
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
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.
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This advert is for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner with Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Speech and language therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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