A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Are you a qualified Speech & Language Therapist looking to expand your clinical skills and professional career in paediatrics?
We have an exciting opportunity for a new or experienced Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join our fantastic CYPIT team on a part time basis for a 1-year fixed-term contract.
You will be based at Addington School in Wokingham where you will manage your own complex caseload treating patients using an impact-based model of clinical decision making. You’ll also run school holiday clinics for children without EHCPs.
Although you will be school based you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team of OTs, Physios & Assistants with opportunities to shadow other therapists, attend training and have involvement in service development.
You’ll bring experience of working with children with additional needs – either in special or mainstream settings.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* Qualified Speech & Language Therapist, registered with HCPC
* Experience (including placement experience) in working with children or adults with additional needs
* Ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites within Wokingham
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
EEO Statement
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.
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