About this role
Job summary
As a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner, you will work independently under the supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists. Your role will include supporting assessment and intervention for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), contributing to intervention for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs, creating therapy resources, and working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and settings.
Main duties of the job
The main duties for the key role within a small team is to deliver speech and language therapy support to children with a wide range of complex communication needs under the supervision of a registered SLT. This includes planning and running intervention or coaching sessions for individuals or groups, developing communication resources and low-tech aids, and supporting families and carers. The role involves gathering information to identify communication difficulties, contributing to assessments, implementing and evaluating interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical records. You will work across a range of settings and collaborate closely with children, families, therapists, and other professionals.
About us
Our well-established teams work closely with partner agencies to empower early years settings, assist in the development of targeted and specialist provision, and deliver consultation, training, assessment, and coaching packages. The service is jointly commissioned by health and education, enabling us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through schools, specialist provisions, and further education settings.
We are a forward-thinking, evidence-based service offering regular clinical supervision, personalised CPD opportunities, a comprehensive Trust induction, and access to a wide range of employee benefits.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role supports the wider service by contributing to training delivery, service development, and administrative tasks such as audits and reviews. You will prioritise and manage your own caseload, adapt interventions based on outcomes, and share relevant information with the multidisciplinary team. Maintaining resources, attending meetings, and helping ensure the efficient running of the SLT service are key aspects of this role. Overall, this is a varied role combining clinical support, teamwork, and service improvement to deliver high-quality care for children across Milton Keynes.
Please see attached job description for further details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health /educational setting
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of working within a multi professional team
Desirable
- Experience of working with pre-school/SLCN children
- Experience of training others
- Held a previous SLTAP post
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited IT qualifications or equivalent skill level
Desirable
- Relevant B Tech Diploma Level or Degree or NVQ4 or equivalent skill acquired through experience
Other
Essential
- Is able to independently travel across the city, carrying all necessary equipment safely
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work in a culturally responsive manner
- Contribute to the improvement of services and improving quality
- Produce and/or adapt equipment and devices to set requirements
- Ability to modify, structure, maintain and present data and information
- Demonstrates effective time management skills
- Fully IT literate and able to use a range of applications
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bletchley Therapy Unit
Whalley Drive
Bletchley, Milton Keynes
MK3 6EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)