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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 27 January 2026

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Job summary

Speech and Language Therapist

Department Therapies

Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum

Hours: 37.5hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

There is an opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Milton Keynes Adult Acute SLT team to work with people with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties as a result of stroke, and other general medical conditions.

You will be based in the inpatient service to carry out assessment, treatment and management of adults with acquired speech, language, voice and communication needs, and eating and drinking difficulties.

We are a welcoming and friendly team of Speech and Language Therapists who work across the inpatient and outpatient services at Milton Keynes University Hospital. We are passionate about delivering high quality speech and language therapy and have a strong commitment to ongoing service development and evidenced based practice.

Interview 06 February 2026

Main duties of the job

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The post holder will carry out assessment, treatment and management of adults with acquired speech, language, voice and communication needs, and eating and drinking difficulties, secondary to neurological, progressive, and functional conditions.

o To provide speech and language therapy within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service

o To provide advice, training and support to relatives, carers, non-specialists and other professionals working with adults in a range of settings including health and social care settings.

o To be an effective member of the SLT team and the broader multidisciplinary team.

o To participate in service development as required.

o To undertake other duties, as requested by the line manager to ensure the efficient, effective running of the SLT Service.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-CC26-613A

Job locations

W74096 Speech and Language Therapy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

To assess the eating, drinking and swallowing, and communication needs of people referred to Speech and Language Therapy.

Professional and Organisational

To be familiar with and adhere to service policies and guidelines

To be proactive in service development

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

To assess the eating, drinking and swallowing, and communication needs of people referred to Speech and Language Therapy.

Professional and Organisational

To be familiar with and adhere to service policies and guidelines

To be proactive in service development

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
  • Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Additional Training

Essential

  • Evidence of successful completion of specialist courses up to Masters degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Membership of relevant CEN

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical placements and specific learning
  • Experience of assessing, planning and implementing a treatment plan

Desirable

  • Experience with caseload management

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work in pressurised environment

Desirable

  • An understanding of instrumental assessments Eg. Videofluoroscopy and FEES

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively within the SLT team and the wider MDTs
  • Ability to deliver training and support to SLT Associate Practitioner and non-SLT colleagues

Communication

Essential

  • Proficient verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
  • Take an active role in service discussions
  • Communicate with patients, relatives and different members of the MDT, adapting communication style accordingly
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
  • Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Additional Training

Essential

  • Evidence of successful completion of specialist courses up to Masters degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Membership of relevant CEN

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical placements and specific learning
  • Experience of assessing, planning and implementing a treatment plan

Desirable

  • Experience with caseload management

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work in pressurised environment

Desirable

  • An understanding of instrumental assessments Eg. Videofluoroscopy and FEES

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively within the SLT team and the wider MDTs
  • Ability to deliver training and support to SLT Associate Practitioner and non-SLT colleagues

Communication

Essential

  • Proficient verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
  • Take an active role in service discussions
  • Communicate with patients, relatives and different members of the MDT, adapting communication style accordingly

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

W74096 Speech and Language Therapy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

W74096 Speech and Language Therapy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager, Adult Speech and Language Therapy

Fay Millichap

fay.millichap@mkuh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-CC26-613A

Job locations

W74096 Speech and Language Therapy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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