Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Closing date: 26 January 2026

Department:
Adult Speech and Language Therapy

Band 7: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum (pro rata)

Hours:

23.25 per week, flexible working available

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our team delivering a service across the inpatient wards in MKUH. Opportunities include participation in the development of our service and an ongoing project to improve the management of dysphagia within the hospital.

Responsibilities include weekly videofluoroscopy clinic, supporting other therapists in competency development, and participation in multidisciplinary teams.

Interview: 06 February 2026

'75.8% of Allied Health Professionals feel enthusiastic about their job roles.' (NHS Staff Survey 2024)

Work as a highly specialist member of acute multi‑disciplinary teams with adults with dysphagia and a range of speech, language and communication needs.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in 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. We provide a full range of general medical and surgical services and a growing portfolio of specialist services, including a state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre opened in January 2025 and other advanced care facilities under construction.

Clinical duties

• To assess, diagnose, treat and manage independently a highly complex and diverse dysphagia caseload, using instrumental measures (videofluoroscopy, sEMG) where appropriate.

• To assess, diagnose, treat and manage independently a complex and diverse caseload of people with speech, language and communication difficulties.

Professional

• To ensure new national and professional clinical guidance relevant to the client group and specialism is evaluated, and appropriate actions implemented.

• To undertake and promote the evaluation of new research, evidence and equipment that relates to the profession.

Managerial

• To work with the Team Lead to ensure that policies and protocols for the client group are in line with current evidence.

• To advise the Line Manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall and service pressures.

Other

• The job description is indicative only and the role will be reviewed at least annually as part of the Personal Development Review process.

• Cover in other areas may be required following discussion to meet evolving organisational needs.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Registered with Health Professions Council
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist courses up to Masters degree or equivalent experience
• Advanced training and/or experiential training in acquired swallowing disorders
• Evidence of specific interest and development of highly specialist skills through advanced training/research in dysphagia
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Group/CEN
• Successful completion of management/leadership short courses and/or evidence of skills obtained through experience

• Significant experience in field of acquired communication and swallowing disorders across full range of client groups and environments, in a senior role
• Specialist post in acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Contributing to policy, planning and service development

• Experience and competence in carrying out videofluoroscopy
• Experience and competence in carrying out FEES
• Experience working with tracheostomy

• Supervising/coaching less experienced staff
• Developing and delivering training to SLT and other professions

• Ability to communicate complex operational information to a range of people
• Ability to communicate highly complex condition‑related information to patients/carers/colleagues

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract:
Permanent

Working pattern:
Part‑time

Reference number: 430-CC26-614A

W74096 Speech and Language Therapy (Department)