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 description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- oGCSE level or equivalent in English
- oGCSE level or equivalent in Maths
Desirable
- oNVQ Level 2 &3
- oCompetent computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office packages - Word & Outlook
Travel
Essential
- Must be a car driver or able to prove accessibility in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- oEquivalent informal qualifications gained through in-service training
- oPrevious work experience in a healthcare setting
- oPrevious experience working with communication impaired clients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE level or equivalent in English
- oGCSE level or equivalent in Maths
Desirable
- oNVQ Level 2 &3
- oCompetent computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office packages - Word & Outlook
Travel
Essential
- Must be a car driver or able to prove accessibility in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hadleigh Clinic
49 London Rd,
Hadleigh, Benfleet
SS7 2QL
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
