Job summary
Are you a newly qualified Speech & Language Therapist looking to develop your skills and career in paediatrics?
Do you want to join a small, close knit and supportive team who continually have great feedback on their job satisfaction?
We have an exciting opportunity for an NQ OR experienced band 5 SaLT to join our amazing school age integrated therapy team on 1 year fixed term contract.
You'll visit schools and clinics across West Berkshire including West Reading, Hungerford, and Newbury. Our well established team are impact based and focus on outcomes that are important to the family.
You will be under the direction of a Band 6/7 therapist and take responsibility for a dedicated caseload. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced therapists across a range of specialisms, try new things and develop skills in different technical areas.
The position is Monday to Friday 9:00am - 17:00pm. We welcome full time and part time applications and those looking for flexible working patterns, including term time only. The role will involve travel to several sites and there is also room for home working.
Main duties of the job
- 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
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
The3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist; registered with HCPC
- Experience (including placement experience) in working with children or adults with learning, developmental or neurological needs
- Full driving license and access to vehicle
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 youre 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 dont hesitate to call: Emma Marsh on email: emma.marsh@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl 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
The3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist; registered with HCPC
- Experience (including placement experience) in working with children or adults with learning, developmental or neurological needs
- Full driving license and access to vehicle
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 youre 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 dont hesitate to call: Emma Marsh on email: emma.marsh@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl 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
- AHP qualification degree or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Completion of post graduate education or training relevant to clinical role or post
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in clinical work in children's services
- Experience of evaluating and managing a range of developmental speech, language and communication conditions
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of paediatrics and the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense
- Clear, succinct communication skills
- Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations
- Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues
- Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care
- Ability to self motivate
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable
- Understanding of the English Education System Knowledge of SEND processes and EHCP assessment process
- Evidence of an understanding and application of Care Planning approaches, and evidence of a belief in its value
- Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- AHP qualification degree or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Completion of post graduate education or training relevant to clinical role or post
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in clinical work in children's services
- Experience of evaluating and managing a range of developmental speech, language and communication conditions
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of paediatrics and the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense
- Clear, succinct communication skills
- Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations
- Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues
- Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care
- Ability to self motivate
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable
- Understanding of the English Education System Knowledge of SEND processes and EHCP assessment process
- Evidence of an understanding and application of Care Planning approaches, and evidence of a belief in its value
- Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
