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Do you want to become a speech and language therapist? Then this is the opportunity for you!

The successful post holder will spend the duration of the four year course in the Physical Health AHP team covering mental health services. They will work as a speech and language therapy assistant and be a core part of the speech and language therapy offer. They will be supported with study leave and off-the-job training to ensure that they are able to meet the necessary requirements of the speech and language therapy apprenticeship. The course will also comprise of a range of clinical placements in other settings to ensure that you are able to gain the fullest range of experience possible.

The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and able to manage the competing demands of working full time alongside studying for a degree level qualification.

The apprenticeship is run in partnership with a University and travel to their campus will be required as necessary. There is a separate admissions selection process run through our university partner. This post is dependent on passing the academic entrance requirements and application process for our university partner.

The interview will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams on either Friday 27th or Monday 30th September. You will be asked to do a presentation at the interview, this topic and request to see your academic certificates will be sent to candidates selected to interview the week before.

Main duties of the job

1. To work under the overall supervision of a qualified speech and language therapist to provide client-centred speech and language therapy to a defined caseload of service users with complex needs.

2. To support the speech and language therapist in the implementation of intervention plans aimed at helping clients to maintain and regain independence in functional abilities and promoting clients’ safety through the participation in everyday activities.

3. To complete the speech and language therapy degree level 6 apprenticeship and gain full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on qualifying.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent: Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A*- C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.
  • Recent level 3 academic qualification, some examples include;
  • A-level: ABB (Excludes General Studies)
  • BTEC: DDD in a Health & Social Care related diploma

    • Desirable

  • Previous degree in a relevant subject
  • Evidence of recent study.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Previous experience in a relevant health or social care setting.

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Awareness of the impact of poor health on overall well-being.
  • Awareness of the positive impact of activity on health and well-being
  • A basic understanding of the role of speech and language therapy and the core philosophy of the profession
  • IT literacy.

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
  • Able to work effectively within teams
  • Able to work with direct supervision.
  • Good motivational techniques and abilities
  • Able to establish good working relationships
  • Initiative, innovation and self-motivation.
  • Able to deal with stress appropriately.
  • Demonstrates a non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards patients.
  • Physically fit to undertake all duties.
  • Ability to manage the competing demands of full time work whilst studying for a degree.

    • Other Requirements

    Essential

  • This post is dependent on passing the academic entrance requirements and application process for the university.
  • Apprentices will need to have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of their apprenticeship,
  • Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the time they have available, including the end-point assessment.

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