Autism-focused Speech & Language Therapist Lead (Community)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway, focusing on autism assessments and a mix of school, clinic, child development centre, and family home settings. Some assessments may be conducted virtually.

The role requires HCPC registration, full RCSLT membership, and ongoing CPD to align with HCPC and RCSLT standards.

Qualifications

• First degree plus a postgraduate qualification relevant to speech and language therapy
• Full membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Recent CPD in ASD, ADHD, dysphagia, fluency or DLD

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people with a wide range of communication difficulties
• Manage a varied caseload across community locations, schools, clinics, child development centres and family homes
• Assess, diagnose and develop personalised therapy programmes, monitoring outcomes and adapting interventions
• Make autonomous clinical decisions within professional scope of practice
• Work collaboratively with families, education providers, health professionals and partner agencies
• Provide clinical support, supervision and guidance to junior colleagues, assistants, newly qualified practitioners and students
• Deliver therapy to individuals and groups in line with agreed care pathways and service standards
• Prepare detailed reports containing sensitive and complex clinical information
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in electronic patient record systems
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit, governance, pathway development and continuous improvement within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway
• Deliver training and share specialist knowledge with colleagues and partner organisations
• Maintain HCPC registration, CPD and evidence-based practice in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Report writing

Safeguarding awareness

CPD

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor level with postgraduate SLT qualification

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Tools

HCPC licence to practise

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway, focusing on autism assessments and a mix of school, clinic, child development centre, and family home settings. Some assessments may be conducted virtually.

The role requires HCPC registration, full RCSLT membership, and ongoing CPD to align with HCPC and RCSLT standards.