Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks a Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy. The role involves assessing, planning, and implementing evidence-based therapy across various mental health settings. Candidates should show genuine interest in supporting young people and adults with complex communication needs and possess strong communication and organisational skills. Flexible working options may be available. The position is permanent and full-time.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with young people and adults with complex mental health needs.
• Self-awareness and reflection are essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and implement evidence-based practice.
• Review therapy outcomes and adjust accordingly.
• Advise professionals on managing clients with communication needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Good organisation

Time-management skills

Compassion

Job description

Clinical Lead – Speech and Language Therapy

A vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. This permanent full‑time post works across several inpatient secure mental health hospitals and the West Midlands Youth First Community Child and Adolescent Forensic Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning and implementing evidence‑based practice.
• Reviewing and evaluating therapy using therapy 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.

Key Qualities and Experience

• Genuine interest in working with young people and adults who present with complex mental health and communication needs.
• Self‑awareness, reflection, compassion and commitment.
• Effective communication, good organisation and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative.
• Training opportunities – the successful candidate will receive relevant mental‑health training.
• Flexible working options available.
• Probation period of six months.

About the Trust

Our 4000 clinical and support staff help to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, and we also offer medical, nursing and psychology training. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised by high levels of deprivation, and we are committed to ensuring everyone can access the help they need.

For further information about the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Jan 2026.