Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 31 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,162 - £44,629 per annum pro rata (Incl. HCAS) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, RG6 6BZ |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6359332/371-CFS252 |
Summary
Would you like to progress your clinical skills and professional career in paediatrics?Are you lookingfor a role that offersflexible workingtocoincide withyourhome lifeand pays HCAS?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing integrated therapy team. Asa part of Children’s SALT, you will be part of the Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy team. There will also be dedicated time and opportunities to shadow therapists in various settings, attend training sessions and develop your knowledge and skills within the wider school age therapy team.
You willbe responsible forthe planning and management of your own school-age caseload and service delivery using an impact-based model of clinical decision making. You alsohave the opportunity toactively contribute to service development and provide supervision and support to junior staff members if this is an area that interests you.
This role includes supporting children who attend mainstream schools and specialist resources in Wokingham.
We are happy to consider those looking forpart time orflexible working patterns.The role will involve travel toseveralsites but also leaves room for some home working.
Our CYPIT service supports children and young people from birth to 19 years of age across Berkshire.We’rean integrated therapy service, committed to impact-based clinical decision making and co-production of therapy plans with our families and partners.
• To function as a specialist autonomous clinician, with a role in supporting delivery of the CYPIT model, development of the CYPF (Children and Young People and Families model) and provide support to other more junior CYPIT therapists and non-professional staff.
• To provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex needs in area of specialistexpertise, using evidence based/person-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To provide specialist therapy input intoclinical services within a designated area/team, contributing todefined projects as requested by Clinical Leads.
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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our 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
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
• 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
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites
The 3“must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
1. QualifiedSpeech and Language Therapist;registered withHCPC.
2. Experience(including placement experience)inworkingwith children or adults with complex or neurologicalneeds.
3. Abilityand readiness to travel to multiple siteswithin centralReading.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have and you’re very welcome to visit our team after applying. Please contact Emma Marsh(emma.marsh@berkshire.nhs.uk)should you wish to discuss this opportunity further.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Jun 2024
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