Job Description

Interview will be held on 17th June 2025



Are you a new or recently qualified Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about working with children and young people? Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment whilst earning HCAS?



We have a new and exciting opportunity for a full time band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team based in East Berkshire.



You will have an interest in developing skills to support children and young people and will be supported by an experienced team of Speech and Language Therapists to develop your skill set and autonomy in working with children and young people. You will need to be enthusiastic, demonstrate that you have excellent communication and people skills, and have an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people. Any experience of working with children and young people is essential, whether as part of student placement or out of work activities.



This role will be ideal for a Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop their skills working with Children and Young People across community and school settings



Our core working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 but we can offer some?flexibility around this. The role will involve some travel but also offers opportunities for flexible working.



Take responsibility for a dedicated caseload and clinical role.



Carry out clinical assessments within your level of clinical knowledge and skill.



Identify relevant therapy needs from which you can develop and deliver an individualised management plan, with support from a senior therapist as needed.



Contribute to and deliver training to schools/early years setting, parents, CYP and staff, as part of therapy support and delivery.



Contribute to the implementation and development of the impact-based model of clinical decision making.



Work collaboratively with education, local authority, medical and nursing staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated integrated service along with Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy colleagues .



Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

Caring for and about you is our top priority



Committed to providing good quality, safe services



Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions



Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:



Flexible working options to support work-life balance



27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell



Generous NHS pension scheme



Excellent learning and career development opportunities



'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles



Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services



Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants



Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality



Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave



Free parking across Trust sites

The "must haves" for this role:

Excellent communication skills



Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration



An enthusiasm for working with early years and school aged children and young people



Full UK driving license with access to vehicle



For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.



We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.



We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Gemma West on 07789741450 or email: gemma.west@berkshire.nhs.uk or Nicki Thorpe on 07866003162 or email: nicki.thorpe@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.