Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 839-7381304-BM
- Employer
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Norwich Community Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/09/2025
Employer heading

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 4
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Team as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner in our Norfolk community service.
The post holder will work alongside Speech and Language Therapists to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
Main duties of the job
· To provide assistance in the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy services for adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
.· To work under the supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), to undertake a variety of clinical and non-clinical duties to support the delivery of the Adult Community SLT Service to patients
· To help patients during 1:1 and group treatment sessions by preparing the environment and equipment, designing and preparing therapy materials and carrying out treatment plans as directed by SLT colleagues.
· To work closely with SLTs, Multidisciplinary Teams and other professionals, including joint working where appropriate
Working for our organisation
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Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3, or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Foundation degree in Health or Social Care, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience.
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience working independently with people with physical and/or emotional needs arising from long term health conditions
- Experience undertaking administration duties
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a Therapy or Nursing Assistant/rehab technician
- Experience working with people with impaired ability to communicate
- Experience working with SLTs
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic understanding of the role of the SLT
- Excellent computer skills, able to confidently use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to keep accurate, up to date records
Desirable criteria
- Trained to use SystemOne healthcare records software
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage well with people with an impaired ability to communicate
- Able to respond with compassion, sensitivity and empathy to people with emotional needs arising from complex long term heath conditions
Personal Attributes/Behavious
Essential criteria
- Able to work independently and as a part of a team
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Willingness to learn from more experienced colleagues
Other
Essential criteria
- A keen interest in working in the area of Speech & Language Therapy
- Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paige Newton
- Job title
- Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07881837743
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