Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – School-Age | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	23 Gorffennaf 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£40,617 - £48,778 per annum , pro rata ( Incl of HCAS)
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	22 Awst 2025
Lleoliad:	Reading, RG6 6BZ
Cwmni:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7369160/371-CFS547

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Would you like to progress your clinical skills and professional career in paediatrics?Are you looking for a role that offers flexible working to coincide with your home lifeand pays HCAS?


The BHFT CYPIT service is anintegrated Children’s Therapy service, shaped around the needs of the child and family. We are structured within integrated teams (physio, OT,SaLT, integrated therapy assistants and admin) and work closely together whereappropriate, to ensure we have the greatest therapeutic impact, working either directly or through other people.


We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6SaLTto join our amazing integrated therapy teamfor 22.5 hours per week, term time only. As a Band 6 Children’s SALT, you will bepart of the Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy team under the direction of a Band 7 therapist. There will also be dedicated time and opportunities to shadow therapists in various settings, attend trainingsessionsand develop your knowledge and skills within the wider school age therapy team.


As a Band 6 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, 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. This role includes supporting children who attend mainstream schools and specialist resources in Reading andWokingham. The role will involve travel to several sites but also leaves room for some home working.

• To function as a specialist autonomous clinician, with a role in supporting delivery of theCYPIT 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 inareaof 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. 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

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 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



The “must haves” for this role:

1. QualifiedSpeech and Language Therapist;registered with HCPC

1. Experience(including placement experience)inworkingwith childrenwith a range of needin a school setting.

1. Abilityand readiness to travel to multiple siteswithin Reading and West Berkshire


If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.


We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour 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. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:CarolinePethickon07795617511or email:caroline.pethick@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe 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 pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.



This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Jul 2025

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