Go back Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Adult Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner The closing date is 08 September 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Due to internal movement, we have an exciting opportunity within the acute Speech and Language Therapy service in Lincoln County Hospital for an Assistant Practitioner. The post holder will work under the direction of Speech and Language Therapists to assist in the delivery of the Speech and Language Therapy acute service. We are a friendly and supportive team who look forward to supporting a new team member. The acute service comprises of wards specialising in ENT, respiratory, medical, care of the elderly and frailty. The post holder will be working with patients who have acquired communication and swallowing difficulties caused by a variety of aetiologies. The post holder will be responsible for implementing speech and language therapy programmes and providing feedback to the Speech and Language Therapist following these sessions. Additional training will be provided to develop competencies in dysphagia to an appropriate level. The post holder will also be required to complete administrative duties and processes for the caseload. We are looking for candidates who hold the required Level 5 qualification as are unable to offer B3 development posts at this time. Please see job description/person specification for details. Those who have completed a nursing associates qualification who are looking to develop skills within speech and language therapy will be considered. Previously unsuccessful candidates will not be considered, please do not apply. Main duties of the job To assist the Speech and Language Therapy team with daily administrative tasks which will include the use of Systm one and Microsoft Excel. To gather patient case histories from medical notes and discussion with the multi-disciplinary team and patient, as requested by the Speech and Language Therapist To assist the Speech and Language Therapist on the acute wards when they are conducting swallowing assessments. To independently carry out communication screens on inpatients, as directed by a speech and language therapist. To independently carry out speech and language therapy sessions with inpatients with communication difficulties, delivering therapy programmes written by a Speech and Language Therapist. This will include demonstration of communication aids. To independently carry out a protocol guided swallowing assessment on inpatients, in line with the services dysphagia policy and the individual's level of competency. To maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with service and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) guidelines To feedback findings to the Speech and Language Therapy team. To create therapy resources, communication aids and information resources for patients/carers as required To maintain stock levels. About us Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey. At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce. LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively. We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev Details Date posted 25 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 818-CYP412-A Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see the above and Job description/personal specification for more details on this opportunity. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the above and Job description/personal specification for more details on this opportunity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's at Grace C or above , including English and Maths, or equivalent Level 5 qualification in healthcare/healthcare related (Higher Diploma, Foundation Degree, Nursing Associate Qualification) Desirable Evidence of training in a related area Special attributes/specific requirements Essential Able to work flexibly as required by the service Ability to respond and adapt to changes Ability to work under pressure Ability to travel between locations to carry out your work and to attend trainings and meetings. Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to post Skills Essential Excellent communication/interpersonal skills Basic IT skills Concentration skills Negotiation/problem solving skills Awareness of a variety of assistive technology systems Desirable Modules 2 and 7 of the EDCL Excellent IT skills including use of programmes such as Boardmaker/Widgit and use of digital camera/clipart Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of the multi-disciplinary team in management of speech, language and swallowing needs. Basic understanding of potential causes and presentations of speech, language and swallowing difficulties in the adult population. Knowledge of the NHS Desirable Relevant knowledge of health/social care generally Experience Essential Experience of working within health and social care Experience of working with people with disabilities in a relevant setting Desirable Significant experience working in an assistant/support worker role Experience of using technology (e.g. digital cameras, computer programmes) to make resources/support materials Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's at Grace C or above , including English and Maths, or equivalent Level 5 qualification in healthcare/healthcare related (Higher Diploma, Foundation Degree, Nursing Associate Qualification) Desirable Evidence of training in a related area Special attributes/specific requirements Essential Able to work flexibly as required by the service Ability to respond and adapt to changes Ability to work under pressure Ability to travel between locations to carry out your work and to attend trainings and meetings. Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to post Skills Essential Excellent communication/interpersonal skills Basic IT skills Concentration skills Negotiation/problem solving skills Awareness of a variety of assistive technology systems Desirable Modules 2 and 7 of the EDCL Excellent IT skills including use of programmes such as Boardmaker/Widgit and use of digital camera/clipart Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of the multi-disciplinary team in management of speech, language and swallowing needs. Basic understanding of potential causes and presentations of speech, language and swallowing difficulties in the adult population. Knowledge of the NHS Desirable Relevant knowledge of health/social care generally Experience Essential Experience of working within health and social care Experience of working with people with disabilities in a relevant setting Desirable Significant experience working in an assistant/support worker role Experience of using technology (e.g. digital cameras, computer programmes) to make resources/support materials 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 Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Adult SLT Operational Lead Jennifer Burnett jennifer.burnett5@nhs.net 07840842081 Details Date posted 25 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 818-CYP412-A Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY United Kingdom Supporting documents Privacy notice Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)