Job summary
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.
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 record
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
- 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 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 0300 365 4000 or email:[email protected] 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
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
CYPIT West Berkshire
University of Reading
Reading
RG6 6BZ