Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to support older adults facing communication difficulties and dysphagia in the Slough and Bracknell areas. You will provide clinical advice, develop treatment plans, and work collaboratively within a supportive team. The position offers flexible working options, training opportunities, and a commitment to developing staff in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave plus buy/sell options

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults is essential.
• Relevant experience in community health or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and support to patients with communication difficulties.
• Develop and review treatment plans for patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Engagement skills

Ability to drive

Education

Qualified and registered to practice

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work with Older Adults presenting with communication difficulties and dysphagia within the Slough and Bracknell OPMH Community Services. The teams support patients with both dementia and functional mental health difficulties.

You will need to provide specialist clinical advice and support regarding communication, differential diagnosis assessment & dysphagia, as well as develop related treatment plans for our patients. SLT intervention will be in conjunction with other Care pathways and treatment provided.

We are friendly, dynamic and supportive teams, and you will have the opportunity to work across two very diverse localities. Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust offers Mobile working and you will have access to agile working opportunities. You will be actively encouraged to develop in your role within the team, and have regular access to supervision, training and peer support in your role.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessment, advice and support to patients with communication difficulties that are currently open to the service (one to one and in groups). Developing, monitoring and reviewing related treatment plans.
• Working closely with and supporting colleagues within the MDT, providing specialist advice and support around communication and/or swallowing issue.

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

Wellbeing & 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

Must‑haves

• Qualified and registered to practice
• Enjoy working with Older adults
• Relevant experience working in similar field/community
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Must be able to drive and own car

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’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.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact: Rashieda Ebrahim on 0300 247 3001 or [e-mail] or who’ll be delighted to help.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025