Apprentice Speech and Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a rare and exciting 4-year apprenticeship opportunity to join Bromley Healthcare as a Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice. The role involves completing a BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy degree while working, leading to HCPC registration upon successful completion. It combines 80% work-based learning with 20% protected off-the-job academic learning. The apprentice will work under supervision, rotating across clinical services to meet learning outcomes and gain experience in providing speech and language therapy for various health conditions.
Key responsibilities
- Attend University and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme.
- Complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard.
- Organise and manage a clinical caseload, mapped against evolving capability.
- Gain knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes.
- Provide a speech and language therapy service to patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders with appropriate support.
Essential criteria
- Literate and numerate in English
- Experience working as a band 3 or 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in the NHS
- Knowledge of EMIS or similar IT system
- Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings
- Recent work in a health or social care setting as a band 4 SLT assistant
- Experience of working with people who have a physical or mental health condition
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Previous degree
- Certificates from relevant other training in healthcare
- Holds a current UK driving license and has access to a car for work purposes
- Negotiation skills, ale to overcome barriers
- Experience of working in the community/home working
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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Bromley Healthcare CIC
Apprentice Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Speech and Language Therapy Apprenticeship This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Bromley Healthcare as a Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice working whilst 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 depending on previous qualifications, 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
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