Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

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. A s 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.

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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.
- 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

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.

**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

**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. We’re an integrated therapy service, committed to impact-based clinical decision making and co-production of therapy plans with our families and partners.

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare