Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice, an exciting opportunity to combine study with practice over a four-year program. You'll gain invaluable experience across various healthcare environments, leading to registration as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist.

Benefits

A comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support, and career development

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Must be aged over 18 at program start.
• Must have resided in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Right to work and study in England.

Responsibilities

• Work towards qualifying as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Participate in placements across various health and care settings.
• Complete a BSc (honours) degree.

Skills

Experience in clinical healthcare

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

UK Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent

Equivalent Level 3 qualifications with 120 UCAS points

Job description

Job summary

Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice

Fixed term 4 years

CLCH Academy has partnered with the University of Hertfordshire to deliver this exciting 4-year apprenticeship program. During the program, you will gain a wide range of knowledge and clinical skills in various settings while undertaking a BSc (honours) degree. Successful completion leads to registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Start date of the apprenticeship: Next available cohort

Main duties of the job

This is a developmental role for those already working within Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Applicants must demonstrate significant experience of working in a clinical healthcare environment and have successfully completed any probation period.

The apprentice will work towards progressing into the post of Speech and Language Therapist through the successful completion of the Speech and Language Therapy apprenticeship, including the attainment of a level 6 BSc (honours) degree.

The apprenticeship combines academic and work-based learning through collaboration between employers and education providers. As an apprentice, you will have a primary base in a specific organization but will undertake placements in various settings to gain broad experience in health and care contexts.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We offer:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service, followed by a local induction
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support, and career development

For more benefits and information about working with us, visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted: 17 June 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £25,147 to £27,596 per year (HCAs dependent on Base Location)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 4 years

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 824-CORP-7102821-A

Job locations: Trustwide, London, W1D 3HZ

Job description

Responsibilities

Please read before applying - essential requirements:

Aged over 18 on the first day of the program.

Must have been an ordinary resident in the UK for at least 3 years; visas must cover the full length of the apprenticeship without renewal.

Right to work and study in England.

UK Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent (functional skills Level 2, GCSE C or above, O level C or above).

Equivalent Level 3 qualifications with at least 120 UCAS points, including a science or healthcare subject.

Additional notes: You will need to present original certificates at interview; overseas qualifications require a UK NARIC/ENIC statement of comparability.

Use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.

Refer to the attached Job Description for full responsibilities.

We strongly encourage vaccination uptake as a measure against COVID-19.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service check required.

Application from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship is welcome.

From 6 April 2017, applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country of residence over the past 10 years if applicable.

Employer details

Central London Community Health Trust

Trustwide, London, W1D 3HZ

https://clch.nhs.uk/