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SalaryA rewarding opportunity is available to undertake a four-year apprenticeship for the Speech and Language Therapy Degree in the September 2024 cohort.
The apprenticeship scheme allows staff to complete a qualification while working, mixing both online studying at university and 'on-the-job' learning. Your tuition fees will all be paid for by the apprenticeship scheme.
If successful, you will attend University of Sheffield remotely. More details on their course here BSc Speech and Language Therapist Degree Apprenticeship | Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery | The University of Sheffield
Main duties of the job
The course will allow you to develop your skills and experience whilst providing excellent person-centred care. You will be expected to work as a member of a designated clinical team, delivering healthcare which focuses on the needs of the patient by carrying out specific tasks and responsibilities as directed by registered practitioners.
You will train to become a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, learning both adult and paediatric aspects of the profession through studying and placements, while working in Adult SALT services in Horsham/Hurstpierpoint/Crawley as your home base.
SALTs are allied health professionals. They work closely with carers and other professionals, such as nurses, occupational therapists and doctors.In their work with adult patients, they help with communication or eating and swallowing problems following neurological impairments and degenerative conditions, including stroke, head injury, Parkinson's disease and dementia, as well as stammering.
About us
We encourage and expect all staff to actively promote and adhere to our values in every aspect of their work.
Compassionate careCaring for people in ways we would want for our loved ones.
Achieving ambitionsFor patients and service users, colleagues, our teams and our organisation.
Working togetherForging strong links with our patients, the public and our health and care partners, so we can rise to the challenges we face together.
Delivering excellenceOur patients and partners deserve nothing less.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full details, and take note of the entry requirements:
- 3 A-levels ABB, or an equivalent L3 qualification including:
- BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a health care or science subject
- Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit
- Level 5 Foundation degree
- An undergraduate degree already completed is acceptable as part of the entry requirements
- Three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English language. Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g., Functional Skills) are accepted. Level 2 qualifications must have been achieved at the point of enrolment.
- IELTs - Applicants for whom English is not a first language will require an overall IELTS score of 8, with no subtest below 7.5. This IELTS score is the threshold needed to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
As per national eligibility rules for apprenticeship funding, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
Please note this advert may close before the closing date listed if sufficient numbers of applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2)
- 3 A-levels ABB, or an equivalent L3 qualification
- IELTs - Applicants for whom English is not a first language will require an overall IELTS score of 8, with no subtest below 7.5
- Evidence of academic achievement, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a rehabilitation or therapy setting.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication, verbal and written.
- Practical, resourceful, and reliable.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport.
- Able to modify communication skills as required.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
- Good observation skills and ability to record information accurately.
- Able to balance competing demands of studying and work
- Good IT skills.
- Ability to work with others and independently.
- Commitment to professional development and attainment of competencies.
- Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague.
- Basic understanding of statutory health and social services.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of speech, language and communication disorders
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horsham/Hurstpierpoint/Crawley
Horsham/Hurstpierpoint/Crawley
RH12 2DR
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
