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Job summary

Main area
Schools Team Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 19.2 hours per week (alternative working hours will be considered.)
Job ref
333-D-MK-CM-1133-A
Employer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Neath Hill Health Centre
Town
Milton Keynes
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
03/07/2025

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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerEmployers for CarersPurple SpaceHealthy Workplace - Excellence 2018Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeNational Autistic SocietyDisability confident committedStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.AccessAbleStonewall Gold 2022Carer Confident -AccomplishedNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeArmed Forces CovenantStonewall Top 100 2024Stonewall Gold 2024Working Chance - unlocking women's potential

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Wilson
Job title
Milton Keynes Children's SLT Service Lead
Email address
emma.wilson54@nhs.net
Telephone number
01908 725299
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