Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Speech and Language Thera pist to join o u r A dult A utism D iagnostic team as a band 4 in Berkshire Healthcare NHS trust . The successful candidate will be based at Erleigh Rd in Reading and will be working with adult client s. T his is an opportunity to develop specialist clinical knowledge and skills for working with neurodiversity , specifically autism.



We welcome applications f rom people who have excellent communication skills and understanding of autism. The team is a mu l ti-professional and previous working experience from an NHS setting would be an advantage. They will work closely with all members of the team and be supported by a senior speech and language therapist. We offer a supportive work environment and are committe d to personal and professionals development through regular supervision and access to on the job training t o enhance CPD.

The post holder will be responsible for :

Carrying out administrative duties as appropriate , which includes data collection , arranging appointments, report writing and assisting in service development with support from a Speech a nd Language therapist .



Supporting the team with assessment by carrying out specific tasks and developing neurodiversity passports.



Working with the team to deliver training to groups .



This is a part time post for 15 hours per week . There may be some opportunities for home working.



The role requires excellent interpersonal skills . Main duties include supporting clinicians to collect information about their clients to support assessments, administrative duties ( keep ing clinical records and writing reports) and developing neurodiversity passports. The post holder will be required to have excellent IT skills .



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:

1. Previous experience of working in a professional caring environment .



2. Excellent interpersonal skills .



3. Excellent IT skills



4. Knowledge and u nderstanding of neurodiversity .



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 . For further application tips - see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.



If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to emai l: ann.wilson@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.



We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required .