Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Milton Keynes. This part-time position focuses on working with children and young people with speech and language needs, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Registered member of RCSLT required.
• Experience with children having SLCN.
• Desirable: Membership to appropriate CEN.

Responsibilities

• Work with settings and individual students on SLCN.
• Develop policies and practices for SLCN.
• Train staff on SLCN knowledge.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Collaboration with agencies

Continuing professional development

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Registration with Health Professions Council

Job description

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Job Overview

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.

Job Overview

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.
  
  

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

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

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

• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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