Apprentice Speech And Language Therapist

Bromley Healthcare

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 32,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Bromley Healthcare CIC invites applicants to join a Speech and Language Therapy Apprenticeship, combining work-based learning with a BSc (Hons) degree over four years. You will be employed by Bromley Healthcare while training toward HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist under supervision.

The role involves 80% work-based learning and 20% off-the-job study, with rotations across multiple bases to meet learning outcomes and service demand.

Qualifications

Literate and numerate in English.
Experience as a band 3 or 4 SLT Assistant in NHS.
Knowledge of EMIS or similar IT system.
Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision.
Ability to work as part of a team and participate in meetings.

Responsibilities

Attend university and clinical placements as part of the degree programme.
Complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to progression requirements.
Organise and manage a clinical caseload with supervision.
Develop assessment and intervention plans for patients with varied needs.
Collaborate with clients, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams to plan care.

Skills

English literacy

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration after completion

Tools

EMIS

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job summary

Speech and Language Therapy Apprenticeship This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Bromley Healthcare as a Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice working whilst completing the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy degree. This is a 4 year apprenticeship paid at Agenda for Change Band 5 Annexe 21: Year 1: £22677 + £4714 Hcas Year 2: £24567 + £4714 Hcas Year 3: £26457 + 4714 Hcas Upon completion salary will be band 5 on AfC scale This is a developmental role, requiring completion of the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy degree depending on previous qualifications, over 4 years. The post holder will be employed by Bromley Healthcare while undertaking an approved apprenticeship programme leading to HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist on successful completion. The role combines:

80% work-based learning
20% protected off-the-job academic learning

Clinical duties will be determined in line with the level of training, competence and supervision, and will progress throughout the apprenticeship. At all times, the apprentice will work under the supervision of a registered Speech and Language Therapist and will not practise autonomously. The apprentice will rotate across appropriate clinical services to meet learning outcomes required by the university and professional bodies.

Main duties of the job

To attend University and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme.

To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme.
To ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements.
To complete and pass the End Point Assessment.
To organise and manage a clinical caseload, mapped against evolving capability, which will include gaining knowledge and experience of providing Speech and Language Therapy for children and adults with a variety of health conditions or developmental needs.
To gain knowledge and skills (analytical and reasoning) to assess diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs.
To gain experience during the period of the apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas which may be in organisations external to Bromley Healthcare.

To work from multiple bases across the borough of Bromley and the expectation to see patients across the borough as the service and demand requires.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Band 5 Annexe 21 apprentice salary + £4714 HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

848-BHC-272-26

Job locations

Phoenix Children's Resource Centre
Mason's Hill
Bromley
BR2 9JG
United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a speech and language therapy service to patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders with appropriate support from a supervisor.
To work towards having skills to make a differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment, leading to decisions about intervention/treatment, seeking advice as appropriate.
To communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other.
To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients/clients and their carers in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the patient/clients difficulties and implications of the same.
Under supervision to initiate and provide a variety of treatment options according to patients needs, including the use of interpreters as appropriate, with support from senior therapists.
To negotiate and work closely with clients, carers, other professionals and families, agreeing decision-making and prioritisation relevant to the patient/clients management, devising agreed care plans based on best practice, seeking advice as necessary.
To learn methods of alternative communication e.g. signing, symbols, speech synthesisers after training to maximise the clients communication.
To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, aiming to achieve effective communication, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
To adapt practice to meet individual patients/clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic and gender differences.
To form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literate and numerate in English
Experience working as a band 3 or 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in the NHS

Desirable

Previous degree
Certificates from relevant other training in healthcare

Information

Essential

Knowledge of EMIS or similar IT system
Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

Holds a current UK driving license and has access to a car for work purposes
Negotiation skills, ale to overcome barriers

Skills

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings

Desirable

Holds a current UK driving license and has access to a car for work purposes
Negotiation skills, ale to overcome barriers

Experience

Essential

Recent work in a health or social care setting as a band 4 SLT assistant
Experience of working with people who have a physical or mental health condition
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of working in the community/home working

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

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