Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (Part time/ Fixed term)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) for a 12-month position. The role involves assessing, managing, and discharging children aged 0-18 years, collaborating with a supportive team of clinicians across various settings. Candidates should have completed their NQP competencies and be ready to further develop specialist skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development, networking, and inclusion within an environment that values diversity.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 0-18 years in clinical settings.
• Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of current SLT developments through CPD.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage communication needs of children.
• Develop specialist knowledge as per service needs.
• Maintain accurate records according to standards.
• Provide advice and support to families and caregivers.

Skills

Communication assessment

Clinical management

Team collaboration

Case note accuracy

Education

Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Completed NQP competencies

Job description

We have a vacancy for a part‑time 12‑month position 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 SLTs who have completed their NQP competencies and established band 6s who are looking to further develop specialist level skills. 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 6 SLT you will use secure clinical skills to assess, manage and discharge children between 0‑18 years, within a shared pathway and caseload system, working in clinics, homes and educational settings in the area. We support active participation in Clinical Excellence Networks meetings and are a research active trust with opportunities for supported study at master's and PhD levels.

Main Duties of the Job

• Assess, diagnose, and manage communication, in appropriate locations; referring onto colleagues for dysphagia needs.
• Develop specialist knowledge within areas of clinical practice as per service needs and as planned in annual appraisals.
• To raise the profile of the SLT Team by networking.
• Maintain accurate case notes and records according to HCPC, RCSLT and Trust standards.
• Distribute written reports in a timely manner to families and professionals, as needed, including those under relevant Education Acts, e.g. EHCPs.
• Work as a member of inter‑disciplinary and inter‑agency teams.
• Liaise with professionals, including those in Education and voluntary sectors.
• Maintain current knowledge of SLT developments and needs through CPD activities.
• Provide advice and support to clients and relatives/carers.
• Organise own caseload and identify needs, notifying the specialist or Team Leader, of issues relating to clinical decision making or service development.
• Organise and supervise the work of assistants/volunteers.
• Cover for colleagues' absences, as directed by the Team Leader.
• Represent the team at Trust‑wide level following negotiation or election by colleagues as appropriate.
• Carry out any other duties in line with the responsibilities of the post at the request of the Clinical Leader.

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.