Apprentice Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Apprentice Speech and Language Therapist – Walsall

Location: Walsall and surrounding areas

This four‐year degree apprenticeship offers a high‐quality, work‐based route to the B.Sc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy. You will be employed within the Trust while studying, with one day per week on campus, one day for directed study or placement, and the remainder of the week in your role across Mercian Trust schools.

Key Responsibilities

Commit to study and develop competence aligned to the KSB Document.

Conduct comprehensive communication and/or dysphagia assessment of patients, both adults and children, including those with complex presentations.

Use clinical reasoning to formulate diagnosis and agree personalised objectives.

Formulate and deliver individual communication and/or dysphagia care plans/programmes based on evidence‐based practice.

Evaluate patient progress, formulate prognosis, and adjust treatment programmes.

Make informed clinical decisions, including discharge planning and onward referrals.

Ensure competent use of SLT resources and safe use of equipment, including teaching, training and supervision of practice.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum of 112 UCAS points (from 3 A levels or equivalent L3 qualification).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to foster good working relationships with key stakeholders.

Benefits

Salary: £24,796.00

Financial, health and lifestyle benefits: discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red), comprehensive free health plan (UK Health Care), cycle to work scheme via Halfords, access to the Blue Light Card.

Professional development: sector‐leading CPD opportunities.

Equality and SafeguardingWe welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We are also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Walsall

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English