therapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CNWL NHS Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children’s Community SLT Service. This permanent role supports early years teams and families, providing high-quality, person-centred care for children with complex needs across the community.

You will supervise a small team, devise therapy plans, and mentor associates, while collaborating with other professionals to ensure holistic care and timely referrals where needed.

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; 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Early Years teams in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children with diverse needs.
• Devise therapy plans and provide clinical guidance, supervision and mentorship to others.
• Supervise and mentor therapy associates within a small team.
• Be able to travel across the city to deliver services and carry necessary equipment.

Skills

SLT Registration

RCSLT member

Clinical supervision

Therapy planning

Assessment tools

Interventions

Collaboration

Education

SLT degree qualification

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join ourChildren'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., 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.

• Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT, 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, Foundation level dysphagia knowledge to support identification and referral on to dysphagia team., 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
  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.