Lead Speech and Language Therapist - Secure care and Offender Health
Band 7
Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Flexible Working options available) Job ref 436-6999022-B
Site The Barberry Town Birmingham Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 27/06/2025
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
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, 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.
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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
* 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
* 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
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Ms Deborah Jones Job title Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist Email address Deborah.jones54@nhs.net Telephone number 07985883149 Additional information
Interviews to take place week beginning 27th June 2025
Informal visits welcome
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