Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Secure Services
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, B45 9BE
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Reaside Clinic(B45 9BE) and Hillis Lodge (B31 5HE) Secure Care and Offender Health An exciting opportu...
The role will be varied and include transferable assessment and intervention skills, 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\managerial tasks relevant to the role.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication, organisation and time management skills, self-awareness, reflection, compassion, commitment and inclusion
Our hospital locations are Reaside clinic and Hillis Lodge which are secure units for men.
The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months.
The post holder must have a Speech and Language degree qualification and be registered with the HCPC. Membership to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist`s is desirable.
To find out more about Allied Health Professionals working in our trust use the following link to view the video: Allied Health Professionals - Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (bsmhft.nhs.uk)
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.
Application \ interview
Essential
- A recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Relevant transferable clinical skills & experience at undergraduate /postgraduate level
- Experience/knowledge of clinical assessment & analysis of clinical information and identification of communication strengths and needs relevant to a mental health client group
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) \ liaising with families as part of the MDT team
- Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant SLT diagnostics, theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service users
- knowledge of clinical governance and its relationship to clinical effectiveness and service user's safety and service user's experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Consent to Treatment
- Experience of working in a dynamic working environment
- Some clinical experience of the presentation of communication needs associated to a mental health client group including neurodiversity
- Some clinical experience of working with clients who present with a complex mental health need in a inpatient or community based setting
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First seen
10 August 2026
Last checked
12 August 2026
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