Job Description

Would you like to progress your clinical skills and professional career in paediatrics? Are you looking for a role that offers flexible working to coincide with your home life and also pays HCAS?



We have an exciting opportunity for a new or experienced band 6 SaLT to join our amazing special school integrated therapy team on a 1 year , fixed term contact . A s a Band 6 Children's SALT, you will be part of the Children and Young People's Integrated Therapy team under the direction of a Band 7 therapist . There will be dedicated time and opportunities to shadow therapists in various settings, attend training sessions and develop your knowledge and skills within the wider special schools and school age team .



As a Band 6 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist within special schools, you will be responsible for the planning and management of your own complex caseload and service delivery using an impact-based model of clinical decision making . You also have the opportunity to actively contribute to service development and provide supervision and support to junior staff members if this is an area that interests you.



This role is based in Addington school (Wokingham) and may include some time in specialist resources . This role also includes running clinics for children without EHCPs in the school holidays. The position is 3 days per week (22.5 hours). The role will involve travel to several sites but also leaves room for some home working.



Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex communication needs



Opportunity to work alongside, and learn from experienced therapists



Be involved in the implementation of training packages



Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives



Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records



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:

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist; registered with HCPC



E xperience (including placement experience) in working with children or adults with learning, developmental or neurological needs



Ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites within Wokingham



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're c ommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditation s: 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: Caroline Pethick on 07795617511 or email caroline.pethick@berkshire.nhs.uk .



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.



Interview will be held on 19th Aug 2025