Newly-qualified practitioners

Guidelines on newly-qualified practitioners and independent practice

"It is not recommended by RCSLT that recently qualified practitioners work in independent practice, in independent organisations, as locums or undertake bank work during this transitional period without having confirmation from their employer that they will receive supervision from an HPC registered SLT who also has certified membership of RCSLT. Locum agencies may not be able to guarantee supervision for NQPs. NQPs working in an environment where there is not a SLT team should have supervision bought in from the NHS."

Read the NQP Competency Framework for more useful information

Guidance for managers in supporting unemployed new graduates

Over the past year the number of new graduates who are unable to get work has increased largely because of financial pressures within the NHS leading to frozen posts and posts being cut.
The RCSLT has been lobbying government to take action and we are now seeing a commitment to try and resolve the issues in a proactive way.
In the meantime, we are aware that new graduates are approaching SLT services and other employers for support to keep their clinical skills and knowledge fresh to enable them to continue to register with the HPC.
This guidance aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of employers for new graduates in a volunteer or assistant role and to encourage managers to support newly qualified graduates at this difficult time.

RCSLT guidance for managers in supporting unemployed new graduates (March 2007)

The RCSLT competency-based framework for newly-qualified practitioners

The RCSLT launched the final version of a competency-based framework for newly-qualified practitioners in April 2005

The framework can be used to support learning and development in the first year of practice and as evidence of readiness to transfer to full RCSLT membership.

Download the Competency Framework to Guide Transition to Full RCSLT Membership 2007