Job summary
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 of attending university 1 day a week, with the remaining 4 days being 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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also be pivotal in supporting the acute team with clinical and non-clinical administration i.e. upkeep of ICT databases, preparation of discharge paper work, obtaining patient feedback, as well as undertaking key trust/local competencies in the assessment and management of adults with a range of communication and swallowing impairments through practical support on site, alongside broader university teachings.
Throughout 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.
Essential criteria for the role are Grade 4 (GCSE C equivalent or above) in Maths and English, as well as a Level 3 qualification (i.e. 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 (DMM) 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 us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
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 fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 bothdocuments, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 bothdocuments, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Training / Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths Level 2 qualifications (Grade C/4 or above)
- 112 UCAS points (Equivalent to BBC at A-Level, or Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a BTEC Extended Diploma) / suitable Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications)
- Right of abode in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health/social/care environment with transferable skills
- Working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
- Working as a member of a team.
- Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds and in different settings
- Experience working with clients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds
- Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face-to-face, telephone
- Familiar with Hospital ICT systems / administration systems
Desirable
- Experience as an SLT assistant or support worker carrying out SLT interventions provided by qualified SLT
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Ability to work under direction and learn new skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and report difficulties
- Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and to take initiative
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Word processing/ICT skills - competent user of all Microsoft packages
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS environment.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Understanding of the needs of people with communication difficulties
- Knowledge of cultural issues in working with a multi -cultural caseload
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
Other
Essential
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt in line with service, Team, and own development needs.
Desirable
- Registered Associate Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Person Specification
Training / Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths Level 2 qualifications (Grade C/4 or above)
- 112 UCAS points (Equivalent to BBC at A-Level, or Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a BTEC Extended Diploma) / suitable Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications)
- Right of abode in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health/social/care environment with transferable skills
- Working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
- Working as a member of a team.
- Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds and in different settings
- Experience working with clients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds
- Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face-to-face, telephone
- Familiar with Hospital ICT systems / administration systems
Desirable
- Experience as an SLT assistant or support worker carrying out SLT interventions provided by qualified SLT
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Ability to work under direction and learn new skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and report difficulties
- Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and to take initiative
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Word processing/ICT skills - competent user of all Microsoft packages
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS environment.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Understanding of the needs of people with communication difficulties
- Knowledge of cultural issues in working with a multi -cultural caseload
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
Other
Essential
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt in line with service, Team, and own development needs.
Desirable
- Registered Associate Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
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.
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.
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).
