Speech and Language Therapist (CYPIT)

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a newly qualified or about to qualify Speech & Language Therapist looking 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 an NQ OR experienced band 5 SaLT to join our amazing school age and early years integrated therapy teams.
This role is based in Wokingham and will include school, nursery and clinic visits as well as participating in service improvement and working parties where appropriate.
You will be under the direction of a Band 6/7 therapist taking responsibility for a dedicated caseload. You will have the opportunity to work alongside (and shadow) experienced therapists across a variety of settings and range of specialisms.
You will work closely with a Preceptor who will support your transition into the role and also sign off your band 5 competencies as you develop. You will also have the opportunity to attend training sessions and develop your knowledge and skills within paediatrics.
The position is Monday to Friday 9:00am – 17:00pm and we are happy to consider those looking for flexible working patterns, including term time only. 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 record
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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist; registered with HCPC
Experience (including placement experience) in working with children or adults with learning, developmental or neurological needs
Ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites across 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. 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 call: Emma Marsh on 0300 365 4000 or email: emma.marsh@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