Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children’s Community Speech and Language Therapy Service. The post is permanent and based in Milton Keynes, offering a supportive team and opportunities to impact children and families in the community.

The role involves working across the Early Years team, supporting SLT associate practitioners, and providing therapy plans, supervision, and mentorship to junior staff

Qualifications

• Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist.
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• Registered member of RCSLT.
• Membership to appropriate CEN is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Early Years teams in delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred care for children with complex needs.
• Supervise and mentor speech and language therapy associate practitioners; devise therapy plans.
• Provide clinical guidance, supervision and professional mentorship within a small team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation

Listening skills

Empathy

Communication

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent

Registered member of RCSLT

Desirable: Membership to appropriate CEN

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy Service. This permanent position is based in Milton Keynes, and offers the chance to be part of a small, supportive team while making a real difference to children and families in the community.

This highly rewarding role working across the early years and early years complex needs team offers opportunities to work closely with children, families and other professionals to support their understanding of children's speech, language and communication needs, and facilitate the development of functional skills.

Main duties of the job

In this key role, you will support the Early Years teams in the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to children with a variety of complex needs. As a senior therapist in a small team, you will support speech and language therapy associate practitioners, devising therapy plans and offering clinical guidance, supervision, and mentorship.

Working for our organisation

Working for CNWL NHS Trust means being part of a compassionate, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care. The Trust values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that both staff and service users are supported in a caring and inclusive environment. As an employer, CNWL fosters professional development, embraces diversity, and is committed to creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

In this key role, you will support the Early Years teams in the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to children with a variety of complex needs. As a senior therapist in a small team, you will support speech and language therapy associate practitioners, devising therapy plans and offering clinical guidance, supervision, and mentorship.

Please See Attached Job Description For Further Details.

Person specification

Education And Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT

Desirable criteria

• Membership to appropriate CEN

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of student placements/ experience reflecting clinical caseload
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• Awareness of prioritisation issues within client group
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from minority groups
• Ability to liaise and work with other professionals and agencies
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
• Awareness of principles of clinical governance

Desirable criteria

• Foundation level dysphagia knowledge to support identification and referral on to dysphagia team.

Skills, Abilities And Attributes

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
• Strong interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate good organisational, analytical and reflection skills
• Is able to independently travel across the city, carrying all necessary equipment safely
• Evidence of collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills