# Band 5/6 Developmental Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-56-developmental-speech-and-language-therapist/930ab0e4-2b5f-43f5-aba4-45ed214e0d3c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-56-developmental-speech-and-language-therapist/930ab0e4-2b5f-43f5-aba4-45ed214e0d3c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bracknell - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T23:01:31.917Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8114239 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8114239?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team are looking for 2 fulltime developing band 5/6s therapists to work in our service. We currently have vacancies at our Wokingham and East Berkshire sites, though occasionally you may need to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality – both East and West Berkshire. We are looking for either an NQP or a clinician with experience, motivation and a desire to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team. As a Developing SLT you will be supported to make the transition from NQP to autonomous practitioner with guidance from senior staff. For newly qualified staff, you will work your way through our Preceptorship programme over the first year of employment which will help you make this transition and consolidate all the skills and knowledge gained throughout your training. You will be closely supported to sign off your NQP and dysphagia competencies. Following this we will support you to develop skills and complete necessary competencies to move into a band 6 role within the team. It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLT’s. We offer opportunities to engage in monthly CPD through journal clubs and case study presentations. Clinicians are supported to LSVT training and develop skills in EMST. Following completion of Band 6 competencies, we work closely with our local acute sites to offer Videofluroscopy Level 1 training. ### Main duties of the job You will apply and develop any pre-existing skills and knowledge to deliver assessments and therapeutic programmes for a mixed communication and dysphagia caseloads, for adults with neurological and progressive conditions. Please review the job description and person specification for further details. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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. We’re committed 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. Please don’t hesitate to call: Arabella Harrison on 0118 904 3629 or 07557188036 or email \[email protected\] who’ll be 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 please submit your application as soon as possible. ## Job Details The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team are looking for 2 fulltime developing band 5/6s therapists to work in our service. We currently have vacancies at our Wokingham and East Berkshire sites, though occasionally you may need to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality – both East and West Berkshire. We are looking for either an NQP or a clinician with experience, motivation and a desire to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team. As a Developing SLT you will be supported to make the transition from NQP to autonomous practitioner with guidance from senior staff. For newly qualified staff, you will work your way through our Preceptorship programme over the first year of employment which will help you make this transition and consolidate all the skills and knowledge gained throughout your training. You will be closely supported to sign off your NQP and dysphagia competencies. Following this we will support you to develop skills and complete necessary competencies to move into a band 6 role within the team. It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLT’s. We offer opportunities to engage in monthly CPD through journal clubs and case study presentations. Clinicians are supported to LSVT training and develop skills in EMST. Following completion of Band 6 competencies, we work closely with our local acute sites to offer Videofluroscopy Level 1 training. ## Job Description You will apply and develop any pre-existing skills and knowledge to deliver assessments and therapeutic programmes for a mixed communication and dysphagia caseloads, for adults with neurological and progressive conditions. Please review the job description and person specification for further details. ## Responsibilities 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. We’re committed 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. Please don’t hesitate to call: Arabella Harrison on 0118 904 3629 or 07557188036 or email \[email protected\] who’ll be 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 please submit your application as soon as possible. ## Person Specification ### Previous Experience **Essential** - Experience in evaluating own practice - Previous experience working with/interest in and commitment to working with adults with acquired neurological conditions - Awareness of the challenges of community working **Desirable** - Experience of working in community and/or neurology settings - Experience of multi-disciplinary team working - Experience of working independently and within teams - Experience with telehealth as a delivery of assessment/therapy ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - Ability to travel to multiple sits – must be a car drive with access to own vehicle ### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Able to demonstrate commitment to BHFT values (caring, committed, together) - Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, active listening, empathy, negotiation and influencing - Established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to clinical area - Knowledge of supported communication and AAC systems - Excellent time-management and organisational skills - Prioritization skills, in relation to caseload management - Knowledge of national policies and legal frameworks ### Education/Qualifications/Training **Essential** - Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree - Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered - Member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) - Member of relevant Special Interest Groups ### Continuous Professional Development **Essential** - Evidence of independent or post-graduate study through CPD portfolio **Desirable** - NQP competencies - Dysphagia competencies or pre-registration EDS competencies ## Documents - [help with your application guide (pdf, 256.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2285) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 584.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409698) - [value based recruitment behaviour framework (pdf, 454.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409700) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.