Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Reading is seeking an experienced Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join their team on a part-time, fixed-term contract. The role involves managing a caseload of children with communication needs, providing high-quality assessments, and supporting their development in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates must be qualified Speech and Language Therapists registered with HCPC, with experience in supporting children. Flexible working options and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

27 days' annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Discounts at popular retailers

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Prepared to travel to multiple work sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and interventions for children and young people.
• Collaborate with experienced therapists for continuous learning.
• Contribute to service development initiatives.

Skills

Assessment and intervention skills

Experience with children

Ability to travel

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified Speech & Language Therapist looking to expand your clinical skills and professional career in paediatrics? Are you looking for a part‑time role that offers flexibility to coincide with your home life? 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 and Assistants, with opportunities to shadow other therapists, attend training and be involved in service development. You’ll bring experience of working with children with additional needs – either in special or mainstream settings. We recommend applying ASAP – applications are reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early.

Key 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 & Requirements

1. Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC
2. Experience (including placement experience) in working with children or adults with additional needs
3. Ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites within Wokingham

Benefits

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
• 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

About the Trust

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