Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist - Special Schools

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wokingham is seeking a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join their CYPIT team on a part-time basis for a fixed-term contract. The role involves managing a complex caseload of children, providing high-quality assessments and interventions. Candidates should have experience with children with additional needs, and there are opportunities for professional development within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in special or mainstream educational settings.
• Ability to provide quality assessments and interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people.
• Work alongside experienced therapists for learning.
• Implement training packages and contribute to service development.

Skills

Experience with children with additional needs

Clinical decision making

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Job description

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. We recommend applying ASAP - applications are reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early.This role also includes:

Main duties

• 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

Values at Berkshire Healthcare

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

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