• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Are you an experienced band 6 AHP looking for your next step?

  Are you passionate about shaping and delivering high-quality services for children in their early years?

  We're looking for a well organised, motivated allied health professional to take a key leadership role within our CYPIT service for a 12 month FTC.

  As Operational Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our Early Years Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech & Language Therapy services. This includes supporting the under-5 autism assessment pathway and developing the JAC clinic model to strengthen integrated working across teams. Whilst leading the team you will also have the opportunity to continue with some clinical work.

  This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their management and leadership skills whilst having the opportunity to interpret data to inform service development.

  Main duties of the job

  • Provide operational leadership, ensuring services run smoothly and performance targets are achieved.

  • Line manage and support a defined team of staff, promoting development and best practice.

  • Work closely with the CYPIT leadership team and clinicians to plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate services.

  • Lead service development in your area of responsibility, collaborating with senior managers and professional leads.

  • Build andmaintaineffective partnerships with wider agencies to meet the needs of pre-school children.

  • Support tribunal work and contribute to decision-making at SEN panels, working closely with local authority SEN and legal teams.

  • Hold a small clinical caseload whererequired.

  • Deputise for the CYPIT Early Years and School Age Leads when needed.

  About us

  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

  Details

  Date posted

  12 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum (Incl of HCAS)

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  371-TAP-CFS6441

  Job locations

  St Marks Hospital

  112 St Marks Road

  Maidenhead

  SL6 6DU

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The must haves for this role:

  • An allied health professional with experience in service delivery and leadership.
  • Skilled in partnership working, with excellent communication and organisational abilities.
  • Confident in leading teams, driving service improvement, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and families.

  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.

  Were 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 dont hesitate to call: Gemma West on 07789741450 or email: gemma.west@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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 description

  Job responsibilities

  The must haves for this role:

  • An allied health professional with experience in service delivery and leadership.
  • Skilled in partnership working, with excellent communication and organisational abilities.
  • Confident in leading teams, driving service improvement, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and families.

  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.

  Were 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 dont hesitate to call: Gemma West on 07789741450 or email: gemma.west@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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

  Education/Qualifications/Training

  Essential

  • AHP qualification degree or equivalent
  • HCPC Registered
  • Completion of post graduate education relevant to clinical role of post

  Desirable

  • Management and/or leadership training

  Continuous Professional Development

  Essential

  • QMIS training
  • Care Aims - IBCDM and Getting to the Heart of the Matter
  • Evidence of on-going personal development

  Previous Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of experience in clinical work in children's services to a level of in depth knowledge and expertise
  • Contribution to clinical supervisory or mentoring less experienced staff, students or assistants
  • Evidence of leadership e.g. staff management, leading a project, change in practice
  • Experience of developing and using performance management information to inform service planning and development

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • High level of knowledge of service provision within children's therapy services
  • High level of clinical expertise in relevant profession with the ability to support and develop junior/less experienced staff as needed.
  • Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
  • Good understanding of budget/finance and impact for service development and delivery
  • Understanding of data in performance monitoring and delivery of services
  • Efficient, effective diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
  • Awareness of community working partnerships and structures
  • Good computer literacy
  • Working knowledge of arrangements for children's health services and early help including knowledge of legislation, SEND, statutory guidance, government policy, practice guidance and best practice.
  • Ability to identify and use outcome measures to inform performance and productivity
  • Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of the unique contribution of each of the 3 primary therapy professions and how they can work together

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Car driver with access to own car and ability to travel to multiple sites

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualifications/Training

  Essential

  • AHP qualification degree or equivalent
  • HCPC Registered
  • Completion of post graduate education relevant to clinical role of post

  Desirable

  • Management and/or leadership training

  Continuous Professional Development

  Essential

  • QMIS training
  • Care Aims - IBCDM and Getting to the Heart of the Matter
  • Evidence of on-going personal development

  Previous Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of experience in clinical work in children's services to a level of in depth knowledge and expertise
  • Contribution to clinical supervisory or mentoring less experienced staff, students or assistants
  • Evidence of leadership e.g. staff management, leading a project, change in practice
  • Experience of developing and using performance management information to inform service planning and development

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • High level of knowledge of service provision within children's therapy services
  • High level of clinical expertise in relevant profession with the ability to support and develop junior/less experienced staff as needed.
  • Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
  • Good understanding of budget/finance and impact for service development and delivery
  • Understanding of data in performance monitoring and delivery of services
  • Efficient, effective diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
  • Awareness of community working partnerships and structures
  • Good computer literacy
  • Working knowledge of arrangements for children's health services and early help including knowledge of legislation, SEND, statutory guidance, government policy, practice guidance and best practice.
  • Ability to identify and use outcome measures to inform performance and productivity
  • Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of the unique contribution of each of the 3 primary therapy professions and how they can work together

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Car driver with access to own car and ability to travel to multiple sites

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

  Address

  St Marks Hospital

  112 St Marks Road

  Maidenhead

  SL6 6DU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

  Address

  St Marks Hospital

  112 St Marks Road

  Maidenhead

  SL6 6DU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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