Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join the Speech & Language Therapy and Dietetic team within the Specialist Learning Disability Service (SLDS) based across East and North Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary team, directly supporting the Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics Team. You will be motivated to develop your clinical skills working with adults with learning disabilities. You will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and be enthusiastic about working as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. We would welcome applications from motivated individuals looking to gain experience prior to applying for an SLT apprenticeship. Training and support will be provided for candidates that might have limited experience in the field of SLT/Dietetics. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Team Lead, Jess Carter - jessica.carter17nhs.net Main duties of the job To work individually with service users on specific tasks or interventions identified by a registered Speech and Language Therapist or Dietitian To provide this service to service users who present with communication and/or dysphagia difficulties To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team To be able to work flexibly across a wide variety of settings within the service To contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions, including completing directed observations and delivering bespoke training to carers To maintain clinical records To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance To attend mandatory training and demonstrate application To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor, this may be taught, shadowing of others or through self-directed learning Demonstrate, in consultation with the Speech and Language Therapist or Dietitian, the use of initiative to meet specific individual needs of service users About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 367-LD&F-9128 Job locations Saffron Ground Ditchmore Lane Stevenage SG1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description and person specification for detailed information related to this role. Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description and person specification for detailed information related to this role. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING Essential Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy techniques and/or activities relevant to client group Knowledge of Dietetic interventions relevant to client group Willingness to undertake relevant training in communication, dysphagia, dietetics and computing skills Desirable Technical /teaching qualification e.g. City & Guilds or Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working in paid or voluntary employment relevant to post Understanding of professional conduct Relevant health and/ or social care experience SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY Essential Clear communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes Good numeracy and literacy skills Observation skills Positive interpersonal skills Ability to teach practical skills Ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of individuals and/ or different situations Presentation skills Ability to use problem solving techniques Ability to analyse data to contribute to service development and audit PHYSICAL SKILLS Essential Computer skills for entering clinical notes on electronic patient record and managing spreadsheets Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) MENTAL EFFORT Essential Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities Ability to reflect on own performance Application of health, safety and risk management policies Working with service users with barriers to understanding and/or behaviours that challenge Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING Essential Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy techniques and/or activities relevant to client group Knowledge of Dietetic interventions relevant to client group Willingness to undertake relevant training in communication, dysphagia, dietetics and computing skills Desirable Technical /teaching qualification e.g. City & Guilds or Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working in paid or voluntary employment relevant to post Understanding of professional conduct Relevant health and/ or social care experience SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY Essential Clear communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes Good numeracy and literacy skills Observation skills Positive interpersonal skills Ability to teach practical skills Ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of individuals and/ or different situations Presentation skills Ability to use problem solving techniques Ability to analyse data to contribute to service development and audit PHYSICAL SKILLS Essential Computer skills for entering clinical notes on electronic patient record and managing spreadsheets Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) MENTAL EFFORT Essential Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities Ability to reflect on own performance Application of health, safety and risk management policies Working with service users with barriers to understanding and/or behaviours that challenge 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Saffron Ground Ditchmore Lane Stevenage SG1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)