Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Slough is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive team working with children and young people. This role offers flexible working hours and responsibilities that include delivering assessments and interventions, supporting junior staff, and contributing to clinical records. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in assessment and a genuine passion for helping children reach their potential. Opportunities for personal development and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and treating children and young people across a range of settings.
• Ability to provide high-quality assessment and interventions.
• Competence in maintaining clinical records and contributing to EHC Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people.
• Support delivery of the CYPIT model and provide support to junior staff.
• Contribute to projects and service development initiatives.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Assessment and intervention skills

Autonomous clinical practice

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about working with children and young people? Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment whilst earning HCAS?

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team supporting both special and mainstream schools based in East Berkshire.

Within this post you will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced team of therapists, having independence and autonomy to manage your own caseload.

In your role you will be expected to deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to children and young people with a range of needs, therefore for this role we are looking for someone with a real passion for seeing children and young people reach their potential.

As a service we are committed to the development of our staff. Our core working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00 but we can offer some flexibility around this. The role will involve some travel but also offers opportunities for flexible working.

Responsibilities and duties

• Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people
• Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the CYPIT model and providing support to more junior staff and students
• Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHC Assessment process and tribunals as required
• Use needs‑led, impact‑based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures
• Provide specialist clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and intervention

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.

Core Values

• 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

Requirements

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience in assessing and treating children and young people across a range of settings
• Hold a full UK driving license, with access to using a vehicle for work purpose

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 call: Nicki Thorpe on 07866003162 or email: [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help.

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.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025