Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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.

• 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

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

• Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT

• Membership to appropriate CEN

Experience

• 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

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.