Band 7 Lead Speech & Language Therapist - HMP

NHS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist for a 12-month fixed-term post. You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic prison environment, focusing on the mental health needs of adult offenders. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with relevant qualifications and experience. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience with clients who present with complex communication needs.
• Experience in line management and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and implement evidence-based practices.
• Provide advice on managing clients with communication needs.
• Contribute to clinical team meetings and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Compassion

Self-awareness

Education

Professional degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Mental health- LDA & ADHD Pathway-Offender Health

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month fixed term full-time Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy at HMP Birmingham. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health and LDA pathways in a busy remand prison.

This post would suit an applicant who has a genuine interest in working with an adult offender population, 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, Psychiatry services, along side working with HMPPS staff and wider healthcare partners.

Working autonomously, the successful applicant will work on their own initiative and demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication with clients, good organisation and time management skills, self-awareness and reflection, compassion and commitment.

Flexible Working and Hybrid working options available

Main duties of the job

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

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year plus an environmental allowance of £1,542

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 436-7434613

Job locations: HMP Birmingham, Winson Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4AS

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• A recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Applicable relevant post-registration experience working with clients who present with complex communication needs
• Has relevant experience of line management in terms of sickness reporting and clinical supervision and quality performance for designated team members
• Demonstrates knowledge of legislation, national standards and frameworks applicable to working in a mental health trust

Desirable

• Experience of working within mental health, CAMHS, secure care or a learning disability environment
• Experience of the supervision of students
• Has experience of working with a neurodiverse population

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: HMP Birmingham, Winson Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4AS
Website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/