Job summary Would you like to progress your clinical skills and professional career in paediatrics? Would you like to join a supportive team as you work through your newly qualified competencies, while contributing to a variety of service developments? We currently have an opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in a full time band 5 post within our CYPIT west team. The post will involve working in the mainstream schools teams in the West Berkshire and Reading area. In this role as a Band 5 Children's Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for the planning and management of your own caseload and interventions, working collaboratively with education staff to meet the needs of children attending mainstream schools within West Berkshire and Reading. For this role we would consider someone who is an experienced band 5 or a newly qualified SaLT who is looking for the opportunity to progress their clinical skills. The position is Monday to Friday 9:00am - 17:00pm. The role will involve travel to several sites but also leaves room for some home working. 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. Main duties of the job Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex 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 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 Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CFS491 Job locations CYPIT West Berkshire Thatcham RG18 3AS Job description Job responsibilities Themust haves for you to be considered for this role: Qualified Speech and Language Therapist; registered with HCPC Previous experience (including placement experience) of working with children Ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites within central Reading If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today We are happy to answer any questions that you may have and youre very welcome to visit our team after applying. Please contactAli Midwinter, ali.midwinterberkshire.nhs.uk should you wish to discuss this opportunity further. 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. Were 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. 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 Themust haves for you to be considered for this role: Qualified Speech and Language Therapist; registered with HCPC Previous experience (including placement experience) of working with children Ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites within central Reading If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today We are happy to answer any questions that you may have and youre very welcome to visit our team after applying. Please contactAli Midwinter, ali.midwinterberkshire.nhs.uk should you wish to discuss this opportunity further. 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. Were 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. 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 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address CYPIT West Berkshire Thatcham RG18 3AS Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)