Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join ourChildren's Community Speech and Language Therapy Service. This full-time, 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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 successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please see attached job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered member of RCSLT
Desirable
- oMembership to appropriate CEN
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Foundation level dysphagia knowledge to support identification and referral on to dysphagia team.
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- oMembership to appropriate CEN
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Foundation level dysphagia knowledge to support identification and referral on to dysphagia team.
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
