Speech and Language Therapy Apprenticeship | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in the UK is offering a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Apprenticeship at Whipps Cross Hospital. The role includes providing support for individuals with communication difficulties while pursuing a Level 6 apprenticeship. Ideal candidates are strong communicators with required GCSEs and Level 3 qualifications. This opportunity allows for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Grade 4 (GCSE C or above) in Maths and English.
• Level 3 qualification or 112 UCAS points.
• Waltham Forest and Redbridge candidates will be prioritised.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and non-clinical administration support to the SLT team.
• Offer practical support on site and participate in supervision.
• Coordinate support between the hospital and university.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team support

Administrative skills

Education

Grade 4 (GCSE C or above) in Maths and English

Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-Levels, BTEC, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Apprenticeship – Whipps Cross Hospital

Are you a strong communicator with a desire to support individuals with life-changing swallowing and communication difficulties? Are you passionate, driven, and keen to start a fulfilling career within the NHS?

Barts Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for an individual to embark on a career in Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) via a funded Level 6 apprenticeship course. This course comprises attending university 1 day a week, with the remaining 4 days based within the acute SLT team at Whipps Cross Hospital in an SLT assistant position. The successful apprentice will attend the University of Hertfordshire to complete all required modules of study and undertake block clinical placements across different health and social care settings. Upon successful completion of the 4-year programme, the post holder will become a professionally qualified SLT with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and non-clinical administration support to the acute SLT team, including upkeep of ICT databases, preparation of discharge paperwork, obtaining patient feedback, and undertaking key trust/local competencies in assessment and management of adults with a range of communication and swallowing impairments.
• Offer practical support on site alongside broader university teachings.
• Participate in regular supervision, peer support sessions, and access to a learning mentor to coordinate hospital and university support.

Apprenticeship Format

During the apprenticeship, you will be supported by qualified Speech and Language Therapists in a friendly and supportive team, with regular supervision and peer support sessions, as well as access to a learning mentor to coordinate support between the hospital and the University.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Essential criteria: Grade 4 (GCSE C or above) in Maths and English and a Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications) or 112 UCAS points (Equivalent to BBC at A-Level, or Distinction Merit Merit in a BTEC Extended Diploma).
• Waltham Forest and Redbridge candidates will be prioritised in line with longer term plans to support local workforce growth.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The group is focusing on improvement to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, striving to deliver excellent patient safety and harm-free care, while creating an inclusive working environment consistent with WeCare values.

Why join

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025