Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 SaLT, with a specialist interest in Hearing Impairment (HI), to join our amazing integrated therapy team. As 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 specialist HI Band 7 therapist. There will also be dedicated time and opportunities to shadow therapists in various settings, attend training sessions and develop your knowledge and skills within the wider school age therapy team.
As a Band 6 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for the planning and management of your own specialist HI 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 includes supporting children who attend mainstream schools and specialist resources in West Berkshire and Wokingham.
We'd love to have you apply! Please contact us if you have any questions about the role and we'll happily We'd love to have you apply!
The position is 22.5 hours per week, term time only. We are happy to consider those looking for part time or flexible working patterns. The role will involve travel to several sites but also leaves room for some home working.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment, recommendations and deliver Speech and Language Therapy for children with complex clinical presentations, where their Deafness is a primary or significant need at that time.
- 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
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
1. Qualified Speech and Language Therapist; registered with HCPC
2. Experience in working with children or adults, where deafness is their primary need
3. Ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites within Wokingham and West Berkshire
Our CYPIT service supports children and young people from birth to 19 years of age across Berkshire. Were an integrated therapy service, committed to impact-based clinical decision making and co-production of therapy plans with our families and partners.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
1. Qualified Speech and Language Therapist; registered with HCPC
2. Experience in working with children or adults, where deafness is their primary need
3. Ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites within Wokingham and West Berkshire
Our CYPIT service supports children and young people from birth to 19 years of age across Berkshire. Were an integrated therapy service, committed to impact-based clinical decision making and co-production of therapy plans with our families and partners.
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Member of a clinical interest group
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Masters degree in relevant area OR evidence of relevant experience within area of specialism, together with relevant short courses and/or post graduate training within a relevant field
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant post graduate courses
Previous Experience
Essential
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Experience of using a signing system (eg Makaton or British Sign) in a school setting
- Experience of working collaboratively with education colleagues in target setting, liaison, and joint assessment (or sharing assessment information effectively)
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of working collaboratively with tertiary referral/specialist centres/advisory teaching services
- Evidence of CPD in the area of working with Deaf children
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and skill appropriate area of specialism
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Efficient, effective and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
- Stage 1 British Sign Language (or willingness to undertake this)
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to provide leadership to other team members
- Stage 2 British Sign Language (or willingness to undertake this)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Member of a clinical interest group
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Masters degree in relevant area OR evidence of relevant experience within area of specialism, together with relevant short courses and/or post graduate training within a relevant field
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant post graduate courses
Previous Experience
Essential
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Experience of using a signing system (eg Makaton or British Sign) in a school setting
- Experience of working collaboratively with education colleagues in target setting, liaison, and joint assessment (or sharing assessment information effectively)
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of working collaboratively with tertiary referral/specialist centres/advisory teaching services
- Evidence of CPD in the area of working with Deaf children
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and skill appropriate area of specialism
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Efficient, effective and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
- Stage 1 British Sign Language (or willingness to undertake this)
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to provide leadership to other team members
- Stage 2 British Sign Language (or willingness to undertake this)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
