Job summary
The Adult Speech & Language Therapy Service in BCHS, ELFT has an exciting opportunity for a speech & language therapy apprentice to join our innovative and supportive team based at Bedford Hospital and in the community. Speech & Language Therapy in ELFT is a growing profession. The Speech & Language Therapy Apprenticeship programme is a new fully funded route towards qualification as a HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist. The degree will be delivered by Sheffield University (remote).
The post is 4 year fixed term.
What's involved?
- The apprenticeship is a four-year programme of work based learning that is directly linked to the apprenticeship standard.
- The apprenticeship has a mandatory 40% off-the-job learning. 60% will be carried out working within BCHS, ELFT speech & language therapy service developing skills in assessing and treating adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
- The University Honours degree course will be fully remote.
- The course will involve 525 hours clinical placement (in line with RCSLT guidelines) across both adult and paediatric settings.
- Start date September 2024 with interviews to be held in two stages:
Interview 1 - Bedfordshire Health Community Services, ELFT. In Person. March 2024
If successful at interview 1 you will progress to the University interview.
Interview 2 - Jointly with ELFT and Sheffield University.
To be held remotely May - June 2024
Main duties of the job
Closing date: 03/03/2024
Eligibility
- You will have some experience of adults with communication difficulties and be able to demonstrate how you will be able to use the experiences you are bringing to become a speech & language therapist
In addition, you must be able to meet one of the following criteria:
- A Levels: ABB
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in a healthcare or science subject
- Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit
- Other, equivalent Level 3 qualifications can be accepted.
- Three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language. Level 2 equivalent qualifications (eg, Functional Skills) are also accepted but must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
- A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure check (or EU equivalent)
- A satisfactory occupational health screening report
- Right of abode in the UK meeting University admission
Salary will be Annexe 21 of a band 5 - Starting salary 60% of top of Band 5, currently £20,749 (subject to change with 2024/25 pay rates)
For an informal discussion and to learn more about this opportunity please contact
Seema Khan, Adult Speech & Language Therapy Clinical Service Manager 07741 703804
Email: seema.khan1@nhs.net
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Adult Speech and Language Therapy team within Bedfordshire Community Health Services (BCHS), ELFT delivers a service to both the acute hospital and community outpatients and domiciliary. The service sees acquired speech, language, swallowing, voice and fluency difficulties resulting from a wide range of causes.
- To work within the Adult Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) Service in a developmental role.
- To provide SLT care (assessment, intervention, public health advice) to individuals referred with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties in a range of environments and as part of the multidisciplinary team
- To take on work of ever increasing responsibility and complexity according to increasing range and depth of competence against the Speech and Language Therapy Degree Apprenticeship Standard.
- To complete the Higher Education Institute (HEI) apprenticeship programme (Sheffield University) within the agreed timeframe supported by extensive workplace learning and practice
- To qualify as a Speech & Language Therapist and be eligible for Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Human Resources
1. To participate in student placements as appropriate
2. To explain the role of Speech & Language Therapists to visitors, students, volunteers and other professionals e.g. at careers events.
3. To assist in the support of students from other professional groups as appropriate
4. With support to provide advice to non-specialists and other specialists/ professionals
5. With support to deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible
Performance and Quality
1. To be aware of, adhere to and implement service and team plans and policies where needed under supervision, these include:
2. Maintaining up to date and accurate case notes on System One in line with RCSLT and HCPC professional standards and local Trusts policies.
3. Providing activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within Trust guidelines.
4. To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines
Financial and Physical Resources
1. To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate
2. Does not hold budgetary responsibility but is aware of the need to plan non- pay expenditure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Adult Speech and Language Therapy team within Bedfordshire Community Health Services (BCHS), ELFT delivers a service to both the acute hospital and community outpatients and domiciliary. The service sees acquired speech, language, swallowing, voice and fluency difficulties resulting from a wide range of causes.
- To work within the Adult Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) Service in a developmental role.
- To provide SLT care (assessment, intervention, public health advice) to individuals referred with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties in a range of environments and as part of the multidisciplinary team
- To take on work of ever increasing responsibility and complexity according to increasing range and depth of competence against the Speech and Language Therapy Degree Apprenticeship Standard.
- To complete the Higher Education Institute (HEI) apprenticeship programme (Sheffield University) within the agreed timeframe supported by extensive workplace learning and practice
- To qualify as a Speech & Language Therapist and be eligible for Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Human Resources
1. To participate in student placements as appropriate
2. To explain the role of Speech & Language Therapists to visitors, students, volunteers and other professionals e.g. at careers events.
3. To assist in the support of students from other professional groups as appropriate
4. With support to provide advice to non-specialists and other specialists/ professionals
5. With support to deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible
Performance and Quality
1. To be aware of, adhere to and implement service and team plans and policies where needed under supervision, these include:
2. Maintaining up to date and accurate case notes on System One in line with RCSLT and HCPC professional standards and local Trusts policies.
3. Providing activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within Trust guidelines.
4. To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines
Financial and Physical Resources
1. To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate
2. Does not hold budgetary responsibility but is aware of the need to plan non- pay expenditure.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language. Level 2 equivalent qualifications (eg, Functional Skills) are also accepted but must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
- Evidence of successful study at Level 3
- Eligibility to be funded for an apprenticeship, including working rights and right of abode
Experience
Essential
- Experience of adults with communications difficulties. (Paid, voluntary or in personal life)
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with acquired communication disorders, associated with a wide range of medical conditions. (Paid or voluntary)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to travel throughout Bedfordshire and to transport equipment to other locations
- Must have own transport
- Good IT skills and high standard of communicative output.
Other
Essential
- Must have National Insurance number
- Able to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders and their carers.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language. Level 2 equivalent qualifications (eg, Functional Skills) are also accepted but must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
- Evidence of successful study at Level 3
- Eligibility to be funded for an apprenticeship, including working rights and right of abode
Experience
Essential
- Experience of adults with communications difficulties. (Paid, voluntary or in personal life)
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with acquired communication disorders, associated with a wide range of medical conditions. (Paid or voluntary)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to travel throughout Bedfordshire and to transport equipment to other locations
- Must have own transport
- Good IT skills and high standard of communicative output.
Other
Essential
- Must have National Insurance number
- Able to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders and their carers.
Desirable
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).
