Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Slough, SL1 2BJ
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
We are looking to recruit an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work with Older Adults presenting with communication difficulties and dyspha...
- Providing assessment, advice and support to patients with communication difficulties that are currently open to the service (one to one and in groups). Developing, monitoring and reviewing related treatment plans.
- Working closely with and supporting colleagues within the MDT, providing specialist advice and support around communication and/or swallowing issue
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
Education, qualifications or training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Licence to Practice
- Registration with Health Care Professionals Council.
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of successful post-graduate study through CPD portfolio
- MSc or at least 3 years experience in co-working with expert practitioners and undertaking specialist formal training.
Previous Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post-graduate experience
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures both NHS, Government and local Authority relevant to the client group.
- Knowledge of relevant procedures and other relevant legal frameworks including Safeguarding Adults, Mental Capacity Act
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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