# Apprentice Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bromley Healthcare CIC. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/apprentice-speech-and-language-therapist/30df40b5-e248-46ee-8f51-4699110ddca5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/apprentice-speech-and-language-therapist/30df40b5-e248-46ee-8f51-4699110ddca5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bromley Healthcare CIC - **Location:** Phoenix Children's Resource Centre, Mason's Hill, Bromley, BR2 9JG, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-18T21:06:09.799Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B9848-26-0181 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8305040?FromJobsNHS=1&ShowJobAdvert= - **Employer website:** http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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 ### Main duties of the job To attend University and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme. o To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme. oTo ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements. o To complete and pass the End Point Assessment. o To organise and manage a clinical caseload, mapped against evolving capability, which will include gaining knowledge and experience of providing Speech and Language Therapy for children and adults with a variety of health conditions or developmental needs. o To gain knowledge and skills (analytical and reasoning) to assess diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs. o To gain experience during the period of 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 the expectation to see patients across the borough as the service and demand requires. ### About us Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups. Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes 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, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings. ### Details - Date posted: 18 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 5 - Salary: Depending on experience Band 5 Annexe 21 apprentice salary + £4714 HCAS - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 4 years - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 848-BHC-272-26 - Job locations: Phoenix Children's Resource Centre, Mason's Hill, Bromley, BR2 9JG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Clinical Practice 1.0 To provide a speech and language therapy service to patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders with appropriate support from a supervisor. 1.1 To work towards having skills to make a differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment, leading to decisions about intervention/treatment, seeking advice as appropriate. 1.2 To communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other. 1.3 To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients/clients and their carers in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the patient/clients difficulties and implications of the same. 1.4 Under supervision to initiate and provide a variety of treatment options according to patients needs, including the use of interpreters as appropriate, with support from senior therapists. 1.5 To negotiate and work closely with clients, carers, other professionals and families, agreeing decision-making and prioritisation relevant to the patient/clients management, devising agreed care plans based on best practice, seeking advice as necessary. 1.6 To learn methods of alternative communication e.g. signing, symbols, speech synthesisers after training to maximise the clients communication. 1.7 To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, aiming to achieve effective communication, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. 1.8 To adapt practice to meet individual patients/clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic and gender differences. 1.9 To form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision - Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings **Desirable** - Holds a current UK driving license and has access to a car for work purposes - Negotiation skills, ale to overcome barriers ### Experience **Essential** - 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** - Experience of working in the community/home working ### Information **Essential** - Knowledge of EMIS or similar IT system - Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel ### Qualifications **Essential** - Literate and numerate in English - Experience working as a band 3 or 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in the NHS **Desirable** - Previous degree - Certificates from relevant other training in healthcare ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.