Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Our Speech and Language Therapy Service is excited to announce a newly created role for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, well‑organised individual who enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to supporting adults with communication and swallowing needs. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality care across our mental health services.
As a Band 4 SaLTA, you will work alongside our experienced Speech and Language Therapists to support service users across Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire.
Service Areas Supported
* Mental health conditions
* Learning disabilities
* Autism
* Dementia
* Acquired neurological conditions
What We Offer
* Structured CPD opportunities to help you grow and develop
* Regular supervision and peer support from our trust‑wide Speech and Language Therapy team
* A welcoming, supportive environment where your contribution truly matters
About You
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Organised and adaptable
* Experienced in working with adults in any of the areas listed above
* Committed to delivering person‑centred care
Responsibilities
* Work under the direction of an HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist to support individuals with mental health conditions and difficulties with communication and/or eating and drinking safely, in a variety of settings including in‑patient wards, PICU, acute adults, specialist older people’s wards and the community where appropriate.
* Have a delegated caseload which will be regularly reviewed with your professional supervisor.
* Work routinely with people who may also experience additional communication barriers relating to language, social communication, physical health, neurodiversity and learning disability.
* Be an integral member of the AHP team and wider multi‑professional team.
* Provide support and assist in the preparation and running of therapy groups.
* Carry out assessment activities within agreed scope of practice.
* Utilise a wide range of strategies/interventions to meet the communication/eating and drinking difficulties of service users under the supervision of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
* Support development and delivery of training on universal strategies within the ward environment for language & communication.
* Maintain a Continuing Professional Development portfolio and work towards greater competency, using the Assistant competency framework with your supervisor.
About the Organisation
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community‑based mental health care. We serve approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire and parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person‑centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. Diversity strengthens us.
You will be based at one of our inpatient hospital sites in Bath or Swindon and will travel within the AWP footprint to provide care where it is needed most.
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