Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5)
Area: Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
Rate: Starting salary commensurate with NHS Band 5
Position: Part/Full Time.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join our services in Buckinghamshire & Berkshire. We have part time or full time roles available (term time +3 weeks or all year round) working in our expanding college service, our syndrome-specific speech and language therapy services for children and young people who have Down Syndrome, and our special school services.
Our vacancies are in Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Reading and Maidenhead, and involve working alongside other members of our growing team.
Symbol UK is a not-for-profit speech and language therapy service. We are proud of the breadth of skills and experience in our staff team, where specialist speech and language therapists work alongside highly experienced therapists, assistants and co-workers across the South East. This enables us to offer a range of specialist speech, language and communication assessments, intervention and support to children and adults with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities.
The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, but part time and/or term-time only can be considered. We can offer flexible working patterns where contacts allow. We have excellent support and supervision systems and provide a high level of training and mentoring. The majority of our staff team have worked in our services for many years, developing specialist skills and their portfolio of responsibilities within our services.
Starting salary depending on skills and experience. Prior to completion of course £28,423 per annum full time as a co-worker – with appropriate job role and support to this grade. Salary increases to £30,777 per annum full time on completion of course as a Band 5/D therapist, with continued regular, high quality supervision and support. Those due to qualify in the next six months are encouraged to apply.
If you would like to discuss this post or find out more about working for Symbol, please contact Kate Hopcraft (Operational Manager West) or our HR team on hradmin@symbolconnect.co.uk or 01622 863291.
We are looking for someone who is keen to:
- Deliver high-quality Speech and Language Therapy intervention to children and young people with support from specialist clinicians
- Ensure the communication needs of young people are recognised and supported, so that they are empowered to live their best lives
- Commit to personal and professional development
- Communicate clearly and confidently with clients, carers, and other agencies
Deadline for application is Friday 30th May 2025