Our Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies (CYPIT) West team have upcoming opportunities for Band 6 Paediatric Speech & Language Therapists. In this role you'll:

• Support children with a broad range of complex needs - for example autism, cerebral palsy and rare genetic conditions.
• Work in a handful of special schools and resource bases across Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire, partnering closely with teaching staff and families to build strong relationships and deliver meaningful, child-centred care.
• Be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and assistants
Our CYPIT service supports children & young people from birth to 19 across Berkshire. We provide integrated therapy services with easy access to care and web-based advice. We're committed to family-centred, joined-up support - you'll play an active part in shaping how we work across our settings. You'll have previously worked with children with additional needs - whether that's in specialist settings or supporting children in mainstream schools. Ready to join our enthusiastic and forward-thinking team? We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, applications are processed as they are received, so vacancies may close early.,
• Manage your own caseload of children and young people (aged 4-19) with complex communication needs.
• Deliver assessment, therapy, intervention planning and training in special schools and resource bases.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside OTs, physios and education staff.
• Contribute to EHCP processes and provide clear clinical documentation and reports.
• Deliver impactful training to school staff and families.
• Provide supervision and guidance to Band 5 SLTs, assistants or students.
• Use the Care Aims approach to ensure interventions are effective and outcomes-focused.
• Regular travel to our community locations across Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
• Opportunities for hybrid working and flexibility where appropriate.
  
  Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about working with children with complex needs?
Are you looking to develop your skills in a supportive, multi-disciplinary community team?

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 site