Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milton Keynes seeks a Speech and Language Therapist for a part-time, permanent role. You will work collaboratively in educational settings, focusing on developing practices around speech, language, and communication needs. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have excellent communication skills. A valid UK driving license and access to a car are required. The role offers mentoring and support for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Must have a valid UK driving license and access to a car.
• Ability to develop communication-friendly classroom practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with whole settings and individual students to develop policies.
• Collaborate with agencies to address speech and language needs.
• Train staff on SLCN knowledge and practices.

Skills

Energetic and self-motivated

Adaptability

Innovative thinking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

UK driving license

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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.

· 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 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.

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.


This advert closes on Monday 14 Jul 2025