Apprentice Speech and Language Therapist in Bromley

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience with a commitment to hearing every employee's voice. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Bromley Healthcare as a Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice while completing the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy degree. This is a 4-year apprenticeship paid at Agenda for Change Band 5 Annexe 21:

• Year 1: £22677 + £4714 Hcas
• Year 2: £24567 + £4714 Hcas
• Year 3: £26457 + £4714 Hcas

Upon completion, salary will be band 5 on AfC scale. This is a developmental role, requiring completion of the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy degree over 4 years. The post holder will be employed by Bromley Healthcare while undertaking an approved apprenticeship programme leading to HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist on successful completion.

The role combines:

• 80% work-based learning
• 20% protected off-the-job academic learning

Clinical duties will be determined in line with the level of training, competence and supervision, and will progress throughout the apprenticeship. At all times, the apprentice will work under the supervision of a registered Speech and Language Therapist and will not practise autonomously. The apprentice will rotate across appropriate clinical services to meet learning outcomes required by the university and professional bodies.

Key responsibilities include:

• To attend University and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme.
• To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme.
• To ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements.
• To complete and pass the End Point Assessment.
• To organise and manage a clinical caseload, gaining knowledge and experience of providing Speech and Language Therapy for children and adults with various health conditions or developmental needs.
• To gain knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs.
• To gain experience during the apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas which may be in organisations external to Bromley Healthcare.
• To work from multiple bases across the borough of Bromley and see patients as the service and demand requires.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, including pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, and the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. We strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination. At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one, including remote working, compressed hours, part-time, and job shares.

Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period. Important reminders include checking emails regularly, providing accurate work-related email addresses for references, and understanding that interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.