Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist — Autonomous Practice

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career develop-

Cycle to Work

Free parking

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Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide high-quality assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex needs, including paediatric dysphagia. The post offers opportunities to work autonomously within a supportive team and travel as required, with core hours 9:00–17:00 and some flexibility around this.

The service emphasises staff development, an inclusive environment, and generous NHS benefits, including pension and

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with complex presentations, including paediatric dysphagia.
• Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting CYPIT model delivery and supervising junior staff and students.
• Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested.
• Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports for EHC assessments and tribunals as required.
• Use needs-led, impact-based clinical decision making and related outcome measures.
• Deliver specialist care including assessment, diagnosis and intervention with autonomy to manage your own caseload.

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide high-quality assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex needs, including paediatric dysphagia. The post offers opportunities to work autonomously within a supportive team and travel as required, with core hours 9:00–17:00 and some flexibility around this.

The service emphasises staff development, an inclusive environment, and generous NHS benefits, including pension and