Job summary
Interview will be held on 17th June 2025
Are you a new or recently qualified 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 full time band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team based in East Berkshire.
You will have an interest in developing skills to support children and young people and will be supported by an experienced team of Speech and Language Therapists to develop your skill set and autonomy in working with children and young people. You will need to be enthusiastic, demonstrate that you have excellent communication and people skills, and have an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people. Any experience of working with children and young people is essential, whether as part of student placement or out of work activities.
This role will be ideal for a Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop their skills working with Children and Young People across community and school settings
Our core working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 but we can offer someflexibility around this. The role will involve some travel but also offers opportunities for flexible working.
Main duties of the job
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Contribute to and deliver training to schools/early years setting, parents, CYP and staff, as part of therapy support and delivery.
About us
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 at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Excellent communication skills
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration
- An enthusiasm for working with early years and school aged children and young people
- Full UK driving license with 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.
We are 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.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call:Gemma West on 07789741450 or email:gemma.west@berkshire.nhs.uk or Nicki Thorpe on 07866003162 or email: nicki.thorpe@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Excellent communication skills
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration
- An enthusiasm for working with early years and school aged children and young people
- Full UK driving license with 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.
We are 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.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call:Gemma West on 07789741450 or email:gemma.west@berkshire.nhs.uk or Nicki Thorpe on 07866003162 or email: nicki.thorpe@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Professional Qualification
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma
Desirable
- Post graduate clinical experience in relevant professional background
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Recognised CPD in relevant Children's therapy interventions
Previous Experience
Essential
- Student Placement in Paediatrics
- Experience in working with children in clinical area
Desirable
- Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity
- Experience of evaluating and managing a range of developmental speech, language and communication conditions
- Able to demonstrate a clinical knowledge and familiarisation with a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools relevant to speech and language therapy interventions
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
- Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development
- Clear, succinct communication skills
- Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations
- Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues
- Ability to self-motivate
Desirable
- Understanding of the English Education System
- Evidence of an understanding and application of Care Planning approaches, and evidence of a belief in its value
- Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required
- Excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Professional Qualification
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma
Desirable
- Post graduate clinical experience in relevant professional background
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Recognised CPD in relevant Children's therapy interventions
Previous Experience
Essential
- Student Placement in Paediatrics
- Experience in working with children in clinical area
Desirable
- Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity
- Experience of evaluating and managing a range of developmental speech, language and communication conditions
- Able to demonstrate a clinical knowledge and familiarisation with a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools relevant to speech and language therapy interventions
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
- Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development
- Clear, succinct communication skills
- Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations
- Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues
- Ability to self-motivate
Desirable
- Understanding of the English Education System
- Evidence of an understanding and application of Care Planning approaches, and evidence of a belief in its value
- Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required
- Excellent communication skills
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
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).
