Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 436-7361099
- Employer
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ardenleigh Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 21/11/2025
Employer heading
Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist
Band 7
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy. The successful applicant will work across a number of inpatient secure mental health hospitals within Birmingham and as part of the West Midlands Youth First Community Child and Adolescent Forensic Team.
Working as part of a small team, this post would suit an applicant who has a genuine interest in working with young people and adults who present with complex mental health and communication needs and can rise to the challenge of working in a dynamic environment. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively alongside colleagues from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Medical and Education services.
Working autonomously the successful applicant will work on their own initiative and demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication with both clients, good organisation and time management skills, self-awareness and reflection, compassion and commitment.
A wide range of training opportunities relevant to the role will be be provide ensuring the successful candidate has the relevant skills work to within a mental health setting.
Flexible working options available
The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months.
Main duties of the job
The role will be varied and include assessment, planning and implementing evidence-based practice, reviewing and evaluating therapy using therapy outcome measures, provide advice to other professionals regarding the management of clients with communication needs, modifying materials, attending and contributing to clinical team meetings, report writing and completing administrative tasks relevant to the role.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Ess
Essential criteria
- • A recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- • Specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment of communication and intervention
- • Demonstrates some knowledge of trauma and adverse childhood experiences in relation to communication needs.
- • Demonstrates some knowledge of how psychiatric conditions and\or dual diagnosis’s impacts on the communication skills of clients
- • Has relevant experience of line management in terms of sickness reporting, leave approval, management and clinical supervision and quality performance for designated team members
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of working within mental health, CAMHS, secure care or a learning disability environment.
- • Has experience of working with a neurodiverse population
- • Experience of supervision of students and completing NQP`s documentation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ms Debbie Jones
- Job title
- Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07985 883149
- Additional information
Informal visits welcomed
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