Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Integrated Care System; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An Integrated Care System is seeking a passionate Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their team in Milton Keynes. This part-time role focuses on working with children and young people with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) in educational settings. The ideal candidate will have registration as a speech and language therapist and experience in managing diverse communication difficulties. Key responsibilities include developing SLCN policies, collaborating with various agencies, and training staff on effective interventions.

Qualifications

• Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist.
• Postgraduate experience in managing children with communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and practices around Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Collaborate with agencies to address SLCN within educational practices.
• Conduct specialist assessments and implement evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Registered Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

Go back Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Are you an energetic, self-motivated, adaptable and innovative Speech and Language Therapist? Do you share our passion and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs? If so, we would welcome your application for this Band 6 role within our MK SLT Service to Schools.

The SLT Service to Schools in MK, is long established, yet we remain forward thinking and committed to ongoing development. We embrace change and are driven by the evidence base, neuro-affirming approaches and functional, communication friendly practices.

This part-time, permanent position is based in Milton Keynes, and offers the chance to be part of a small, supportive team whilst working in a range of environments.

You will join a team of very experienced therapists with a strong team working ethos where we celebrate our individual talents and skills. You will receive comprehensive induction, mentoring and appraisal to maximise your contribution and support your continuing professional development.

Milton Keynes is a growing and vibrant city with easy access to the M1 ad superb facilities for everyday living and leisure activities.

You must hold an UK driving license, have use of own car and be able to travel across and at time beyond the immediate locality as part of your job role.

Main duties of the job

The main focus of the post will be to work with whole settings, within classrooms and with individual students to:

Develop policies and practices around SLCN within and across settings and professional groups e.g. Communication Friendly classrooms

Collaborate with other agencies to endures that SLCN are identified and addressed within educational practices

Contribute to the development and communication of the evidence base around SLCN and life outcomes

Develop staff knowledge around SLCN through training and collaborative working.

Supplement teacher assessment, communication friendly classroom practices and targeted support with specialist assessment and personalised evidence-based interventions where these are indicated to better understand need or address specific underlying difficulties which are the unique remit of specialist speech and language therapists.

Identify clear outcomes and action plans for settings, children/young people and families to maximise learning, inclusion, participation and wellbeing.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

The main focus of the post will be to work with whole settings, within classrooms and with individual students to:

Develop policies and practices around SLCN within and across settings and professional groups e.g. Communication Friendly classrooms

Collaborate with other agencies to endures that SLCN are identified and addressed within educational practices

Contribute to the development and communication of the evidence base around SLCN and life outcomes

Develop staff knowledge around SLCN through training and collaborative working.

Supplement teacher assessment, communication friendly classroom practices and targeted support with specialist assessment and personalised evidence-based interventions where these are indicated to better understand need or address specific underlying difficulties which are the unique remit of specialist speech and language therapists.

Identify clear outcomes and action plans for settings, children/young people and families to maximise learning, inclusion, participation and wellbeing.

For detailed information please see the attached job description for this post.

Person Specification

Education and 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

Experience

• Postgraduate experience of assessing, diagnosing and implementing appropriate management plans for children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties, and eating, drinking and swallowing, difficulties
• Evidence of continuing professional development and advanced training, e.g. whole class work, Makaton and EDS.
• Specialist knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Specialist knowledge of a range of appropriate educational and therapeutic interventions effective for working in educational settings
• Knowledge of prioritisation issues within client group
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of principles of clinical governance

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.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust