About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate aboutworking withchildrenand young people?
Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment?
We have a new and exciting 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 ofneeds,thereforefor this role we are looking forsomeonewith a realpassionfor seeing childrenand young peoplereach their potential.
As a service we are committed to the development of our staff.
This role is to join our mainstream schoolteamsbasedinWokingham andWestBerkshire for 1 year to cover a maternity leave. Our core workinghours are Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 but we can offersomeflexibilityaround this. The role will involve some travel but alsooffers opportunities for flexible working.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people
Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the CYPIT model and providingsupport to more junior staffand students
Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested
Maintainaccurateand contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHCAssessment process and tribunals asrequired
Useneeds-led,impact-based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures
Provide specialist clinical care including assessment,diagnosisand intervention
About us
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
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Bea qualifiedSpeech and LanguageTherapist, with experience in assessingand treatingchildren and young peopleacross a range of settings
Excellent communication skills
Hold a full UK driving license, with access to using a vehicle for work purposes
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.
Werecommitted 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. Pleasedonthesitate to call:
Kate Murphyon07976 317626or email:[email protected] 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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
Professional qualification Professional knowledge acquired through degree Post graduate clinical experience in relevant professional background Ability to demonstrate required clinical knowledge of up to date speech and language interventions and service issues An understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people
Desirable
Clinical Educators course
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Recognised CPD in relevant Children's therapy interventions
Previous Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity Experience with developing and delivering training programmes to support service delivery Experience of evaluating and managing a range of developmental speech, language and communication conditions Able to demonstrate a clinical knowledge and familiarisation with a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools relevant to speech and language therapy interventions Experienced and able to demonstrate a commitment to integrated working and close partnership working with external partners
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions Able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people Evidence of an understanding and application of impact based Care Planning approaches, and evidence of a belief in its value Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development Excellent, succinct written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care Ability to self-motivate Ability to act as a role model to others in adopting change
Additional Requirements Essential
Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal Able to deliver presentations to a high standard
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address CYPIT West Berkshire , Wokingham Hospital
Wokingham
RG41 2RE
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)