Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice

NHS; Winter Gardens; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice to work within the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. This role involves gaining a BSc (Hons) degree while providing support in therapy interventions. The ideal candidate will be motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for helping patients with speech and language difficulties. Relevant healthcare experience is required, along with a valid driving license for community visits.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths required.
• Competent computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office packages.
• Previous work experience in a healthcare setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the community adult speech and language therapy service in treatment programmes.
• Carry out one-to-one interventions as directed by qualified therapists.
• Plan and facilitate group activities as directed by speech therapists.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Time management

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice

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Job summary

As an employee of Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust the post holder will be working towards a BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy degree in partnership with the University of Essex with 'on' and 'off' the job learning.

The apprentice will be based within the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team and the expectation is to be able to visit patients in the community setting. The right candidate will also have a continued thirst for learning as well as a passionate desire to become a fully qualified speech & language therapist.

The apprentice will work as part of the community therapy provision implementing speech and language therapy interventions under the direction of qualified staff. The nature of the interventions will change as the post holder acquires and applies theory to practise reflecting knowledge gained through continuous study.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual that is highly motivated and positive about assisting patients in speech and language programs working alongside our busy therapy team.

You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and in return you must have excellent communication abilities, be enthusiastic, flexible, willing to learn and have a passion for working with varying medical and mental health conditions within tailored programmes.

Relevant experience of working in a healthcare setting is required. You will need to demonstrate a flexible approach to your work, good time management and organisational skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative in a busy environment. It is essential that you possess a current driving licence and have access to a car for work and university purposes.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job responsibilities

To support the community adult speech and language therapy service in the implementation of treatment programmes.

To carry out one to one interventions as directed by qualified speech and language therapists.

To plan and facilitate group activities as directed by speech therapists and speech and language therapy assistant practitioners.

To develop rapport with clients to encourage their interest in skills.

To be aware of individual clients/patients needs through communication with other staff.

To observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients to activities.

To have an awareness of the situations that may make clients/patients vulnerable or at risk.

To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.

To respect clients/patients choices and confidentiality at all times.

To record interventions in an agreed format.

Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• oGCSE level or equivalent in English
• oGCSE level or equivalent in Maths
• oCompetent computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office packages - Word & Outlook

Travel

• Must be a car driver or able to prove accessibility in the community

Knowledge

• oUnderstanding the role of the Speech & Language Therapist
• oGood general level of education
• oKeyboard and basic word processing skills, email, internet and file management
• oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal
• oEquivalent informal qualifications gained through in-service training
• oPrevious work experience in a healthcare setting
• oPrevious experience working with communication impaired clients

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust