Speech and Language Therapist (CYPIT) | 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 on 1 year FTC.

This role is based in West Berks 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 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.

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.

1. Qualified Speech and Language Therapist; registered with HCPC
2. Experience (including placement experience) in working with children or adults with learning, developmental or neurological needs
3. Ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites across West Berkshire, Disability Confident
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Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority


• Committed to providing good quality, safe services


• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions


We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

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


• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services


• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants


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


• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.


• Free parking across Trust sites