Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Professional Qualification
• Professional knowledge acquired through a degree/ diploma

Desirable

• Post-graduate clinical experience in a relevant professional background

Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Recognised CPD in relevant Children’s therapy interventions

Previous Experience

Essential

• Student Placement in Paediatrics
• Experience in working with children in the clinical area

Desirable

• Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds, including age and ethnicity
• Experience in evaluating and managing a range of developmental speech, language, and communication conditions
• Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge and familiarity with a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools relevant to speech and language therapy interventions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of a value system that puts the child at the heart of actions
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of paediatrics and the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense
• Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development
• Clear, succinct communication skills
• Ability to work calmly and confidently in stressful situations
• Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues
• Ability to self-motivate

Desirable

• Understanding of the English Education System
• Evidence of an understanding and application of Care Planning approaches, and evidence of a belief in its value
• Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required
• Excellent communication skills

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).

Closing Date: 02 April 2026