Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking a Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist based in Birmingham. The role involves working within various inpatient secure mental health hospitals and includes assessments, planning, and implementing evidence-based practices. Candidates should possess a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and hold registration with the HCPC. Salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per year pro rata, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Specialist clinical knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention.
• Knowledge of how psychiatric conditions impact communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, and implementing evidence-based practice.
• Reviewing and evaluating therapy using outcome measures.
• Completing administrative tasks relevant to the role.

Skills

Assessment of communication

Effective communication

Time management

Experience with neurodiverse population

Education

Recognised professional degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 08 January 2026

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.

A wide range of training opportunities relevant to the role will be provided ensuring the successful candidate has the relevant skills to work within a mental health setting.

Flexible working options available.

The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months.

Main duties of the job

The role will be varied and include assessment, planning and implementing evidence‑based practice, reviewing and evaluating therapy using outcome measures, providing 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.

About us

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.

Person Specification

• Recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment of communication and intervention
• Demonstrates some knowledge of trauma and adverse childhood experiences in relation to communication needs
• Demonstrates some knowledge of how psychiatric conditions and/or dual diagnosis impacts on the communication skills of clients
• Has relevant experience of line management in terms of sickness reporting, leave approval, management and clinical supervision and quality performance for designated team members
• Experience of working within mental health, CAMHS, secure care or a learning disability environment
• Has of working with a neurodiverse population
• Experience of supervision of students and completing NQP documentation

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.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata