Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant/Associate Practitioner

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a part-time Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner to provide support to pre-school and school-aged children with a wide variety of speech, language and communication disorders.

The successful candidate will be based in Catterick, in the Harewood Medical Practice.

Main duties of the job

Caseload management is carried out independently.

Close liaison is maintained with Mainstream Nurseries, Primary Schools, Primary Care Teams and Speech and Language Therapists to provide integrated and relevant care packages.

To provide training, direct and indirect / support to Nurseries, Schools, and Health Professionals.

The post holder is a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Team.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

421-PSC-1773S

Job locations

Catterick - Harewood Medical Practice

42 Richmond Road

Catterick Garrison

DL9 3JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached and for any questions please contact Wendy Brotherton on wendybrotherton@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached and for any questions please contact Wendy Brotherton on wendybrotherton@nhs.net

Person Specification

All

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs
  • Care Certificate
  • SALT Assistant Experience
  • IT literate
  • Driving licence and access to own transport

Desirable

  • Experience of SaLT Interventions
Person Specification

All

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs
  • Care Certificate
  • SALT Assistant Experience
  • IT literate
  • Driving licence and access to own transport

Desirable

  • Experience of SaLT Interventions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Catterick - Harewood Medical Practice

42 Richmond Road

Catterick Garrison

DL9 3JD


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Catterick - Harewood Medical Practice

42 Richmond Road

Catterick Garrison

DL9 3JD


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric SLT Team Lead

Wendy Brotherton

wendybrotherton@nhs.net

07770733187

Details

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

421-PSC-1773S

Job locations

Catterick - Harewood Medical Practice

42 Richmond Road

Catterick Garrison

DL9 3JD


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