Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

About the role Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about working with children and young people? Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment whilst earning HCAS? We have a new and exciting opportunity for a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our mainstream school team based in East Berkshire. What you’ll do Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the CYPIT model and providing support to more junior staff and students Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHC Assessment process and tribunals as required Use needs‑led, impact‑based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures Provide specialist clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and intervention Working hours and flexibility Our core working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00 but we can offer some flexibility around this. The role will involve some travel but also offers opportunities for flexible working. Our Trust 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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working together with you to develop innovative solutions Benefits 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 including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Required qualifications & skills Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, with experience in assessing and treating children and young people across a range of settings Excellent communication skills Hold a full UK driving license, with access to using a vehicle for work purposes Equal Opportunities We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. Application information 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. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Closing date This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr