Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a professional to manage a diverse clinical caseload. The role involves collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient needs are met through a supportive environment. Benefits include extensive holidays, relocation payments, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Full NHS terms and conditions

Attractive relocation payment

Discounts for local and national retailers

Dedicated well-being services

Flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, both communication and dysphagia.
• Multidisciplinary working with a patient-centred approach.
• Opportunity to be involved in service development.

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team based within our Community Hubs. Clinical support and supervision will be available from within the Speech and Language Therapy Team. The post holder will also receive managerial supervision and support from within the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, both communication and dysphagia, with the support and guidance of senior clinicians.
• Multidisciplinary working and a patient-centred approach are integral to meeting patients' needs and there is opportunity to be involved in service development.
• Professional development and clinical supervision are given high priority; previous experience in learning disabilities is not essential.

About BCHC

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services in people\'s homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities, including services for children, young people and families, adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the West Midlands Rehab Centre and a Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. BCHC is committed to integrated, personalised care rooted in local communities with an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as a key NHS provider in the West Midlands.

Eligibility, Sponsorship and Inclusion

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship. The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme: BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We actively foster a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles. We are also dedicated to promoting workforce equality and to ensuring diversity in our workforce.

Flexible Working: BCHC supports flexible working practices where possible, including hybrid patterns of working to enable a mix of home/base working. The NHS People Promise underpins a healthy work/life balance. We will discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at interview.

Artificial Intelligence

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges that Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools can assist at various stages of the application process and may be used in certain circumstances. Acceptable use information is available on the Trust\'s internet pages.

Benefits

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays and Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers.
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees.
• Flexible working where possible.