Lead Speech and Language Therapist - Secure care and Offender Health

Job summary

Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Secure Care and Offender Health

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.

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, providing 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.

About us

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.

Date posted: 27 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 436-6999022-A

Job locations

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification - Essential

• Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• A recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Applicable relevant post registration experience working with clients who present with complex communication needs
• Has relevant experience of line management in terms of sickness reporting and clinical supervision and quality performance for designated team members
• Demonstrates knowledge of legislation, national standards and frameworks applicable to working in a mental health trust

Person Specification - Desirable

• Experience of working within mental health, CAMHS, secure care or a learning disability environment.
• Experience of the supervision of students
• Has experience of working with a neurodiverse population

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Barberry, 25 Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2FG

Employer's website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/