Band 5 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Band 5 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. The role involves assessing and managing communication and feeding difficulties in children aged 0-18. Candidates should hold a Speech and Language Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and demonstrate skills in communication and team collaboration. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to contribute significantly to children's health and well-being.

Benefits

Multi-professional Preceptorship Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, develop, and implement care programs.
• Experience with diverse client groups at undergraduate level.
• Knowledge of children's communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication, feeding, and swallowing difficulties.
• Maintain accurate case notes in accordance with standards.
• Work as part of interdisciplinary teams.
• Organise own caseload effectively.
• Provide support to clients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Report writing

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree

License to practice & HCPC Registration

Membership of RCSLT

GCSEs in English & Maths

3 passes at A level or equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 15 December 2025

We have a vacancy within our established and supportive team of SLTs who work solo and jointly with other children's community services such as OT, Physio, Complex Needs and the Specialist Assessment Service (SAS - for autism diagnosis). We welcome applications from experienced Band 5 SLT's and 2025 SLT graduates who are looking to complete their NQP competencies. UHB provides a Multi-professional Preceptorship Programme for all newly appointed clinicians, through which they receive additional support from the Trust's Professional Development and Education Team.

As a Band 5 SLT you will develop clinical skills to assess, manage and discharge children between 0-18 years, using a shared caseload system with support from experienced colleagues. Clinical work is undertaken in educational settings, clinics and family homes as appropriate for individual children.

We are looking for clinicians who are ready to develop their skills and knowledge through clinical practice and participation in CPD opportunities such as attendance at Clinical Excellence Networks meetings. We are a research active trust with opportunities to study at Masters and PhD levels.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose and manage communication, feeding and swallowing difficulties, in appropriate locations.
• Maintain accurate case notes and records in accordance with organisational standards.
• Provide written reports to clients, carers and other professionals, as required, including under relevant Education Acts.
• Work as a member of inter-disciplinary and inter agency teams as appropriate to the location.
• Liaise with other professionals, including those in Education and voluntary Sectors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of speech and language therapy issues, assessments, treatment procedures and new technology through a variety of Continuing Professional Development activities (CPD).
• Provide advice and support to relatives and carers.
• Organise own caseload and identify needs, bringing to the attention of the Clinical Leader or appropriate Co-ordinator, issues relating to service development.
• Support clients through communicative situations which cause them significant difficulties.
• Organise and supervise the work of assistants and volunteers.
• Cover for colleagues' absences, as directed by the Clinical Leader.
• To represent the Department at Trust-wide level following negotiation or election by colleagues as appropriate.
• Carry out any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of the post at the request of the Clinical Leader.
• All employees may be required to work at an alternative location within the Trust to meet the needs of the service.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• *Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree
• *License to practice & HCPC Registration
• *Membership of RCSLT
• *GCSEs (including A -- C grade in English & Maths, or equivalent)
• *3 passes at A level (or equivalent)

Experience

• *Able to assess develop and implement appropriate programmes of care, write reports and evaluate outcomes and treatment to meet the needs of the clients
• *Wide range of experience with different client groups at undergraduate level
• *Knowledge of and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines
• *Aware of rules relating to confidentiality and data protection and shares information within these constraints
• *Demonstrates knowledge about children's communication difficulties
• *Sound understanding of SEND Code of Practice
• *Able to identify areas for own personal and professional development and take steps to meet those needs
• *Knowledge of, and adherence to, national and local clinical guidelines
• *Awareness of and works within local, national and professional standards

Additional Criteria

• *Able to manage own time and prioritise tasks

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust