Overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, with consideration for applicants seeking a developmental role (5 to 6) working under a developmental plan. To join our Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy Service. This full-time, permanent position is based in Milton Keynes, offering the chance to be part of a small, supportive team and make a real difference to children and families in the community.
This role works across the early years and early years complex needs team, supporting children, families and other professionals to understand and address speech, language and communication needs, and to develop functional skills.
Responsibilities
* Support the Early Years teams in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children with a variety of complex needs.
* As a senior therapist in a small team, support speech and language therapy associate practitioners, devising therapy plans and offering clinical guidance, supervision and mentorship.
* Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to facilitate comprehensive care and service delivery.
* Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff and learners as applicable.
About us
CNWL NHS Trust is committed to compassionate, forward-thinking, high-quality, person-centred care. The Trust values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, supporting staff and service users in a caring, inclusive environment. CNWL fosters professional development, embraces diversity, and aims to create a positive impact on the communities it serves.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. We strongly encourage and support vaccination as it remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, colleagues and patients when working in healthcare settings.
Details
Date posted: 01 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £46,580 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 333-D-MK-CM-1166-A
Job locations: Child Development Centre, Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Job description and responsibilities
In this key role, you will support the Early Years teams in delivering 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. Please see attached job description for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Essential: Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist
* Essential: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
* Essential: Registered member of RCSLT
* Desirable: Membership to appropriate CEN
Experience
* Essential: Evidence of student placements/experience reflecting clinical caseload
* Essential: Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
* Essential: Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
* Essential: Awareness of prioritisation issues within client group
* Essential: Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from minority groups
* Essential: Ability to liaise and work with other professionals and agencies
* Essential: Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
* Essential: Awareness of principles of clinical governance
* Desirable: Foundation level dysphagia knowledge to support identification and referral to the dysphagia team
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
* Essential: Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
* Essential: Strong interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
* Essential: Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
* Essential: Good organisational, analytical and reflective skills
* Essential: Ability to independently travel across the city, carrying necessary equipment safely
* Essential: Collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see NHS Careers (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Child Development Centre, Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Employer website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work
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