Job Description

Are you an experienced 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 band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our mainstream school team based in East Berkshire.



Within this post you will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced team of therapists, having independence and autonomy to manage your own caseload.



In your role you will be expected to deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to children and young people with a range of needs, therefore for this role we are looking for someone with a real passion for seeing children and young people reach their potential.



As a service we are committed to the development of our staff.



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



Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people

Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the CYPIT model and providing support to more junior staff and students



Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHC Assessment process and tribunals as required

Use needs-led, impact-based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures

Provide specialist clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and intervention



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

Experience in assessing and treating children and young people across a range of settings

Hold a full UK driving license, with access to using a vehicle for work purposes



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 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: 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.