Band 7 SLT Clinical Education Lead - Dysphagia

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare trust in Birmingham seeks a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist. The role involves delivering high-quality therapy and training on dysphagia, supervising clinical staff, and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for supporting staff development. This role offers a supportive work environment with flexible working options.

Benefits

NHS terms and conditions

Flexible working

Discounts for retailers

Qualifications

• Highly specialist experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Ability to assess and treat Dysphagia in children and young people.
• Experience providing training and support to staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify training needs of team members and deliver specialist training.
• Lead the clinical education of SLT staff and students.
• Provide high-quality Speech and Language Therapy.

Skills

Experience in Dysphagia

Training and supervision skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and forward thinking community team, acting as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist supporting training needs and holding a clinical caseload. We have a number of SLTs who are developing their dysphagia skills and provide placements for many students and so need a dedicated member of the team to oversee, supervise and support their ongoing training needs in the area of Dysphagia. If you have an interest in developing colleagues and supporting a service to continue to grow, then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

To contribute to the identification of training needs of team members, other professionals and deliver training in the highly specialist area. To take delegated responsibility for ensuring high quality speech and language therapy post registration paediatric dysphagia training and competence, across the city, in conjunction with the Advanced Specialists and Professional Lead. To be the lead clinician for the education of clinical SLT staff and students in the area of Dysphagia. To provide Speech and Language Therapy at a highly specialist level, functioning in partnership with other agencies and disciplines to support in the holistic assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and young people known to the service.

Working for our organisation

• As a whole SLT service we are working with Marie Gascoigne and the Better Communication team to build a Balanced System approach to support children with SLCN, working in partnership with the Local Authority
• Digital enhancements with EPR, Attend Anywhere virtual platform, online resources and assessments, advice lines, enhanced web pages
• Engagement with AHP national initiatives such as job planning
• Experienced team committed to taking NQPs through preceptor-ship & a culture of ongoing learning and clinical supervision
• Strong links with universities and commitment to student education, to organise and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training and competency attainment
• Keep abreast of the national training agenda including AHP workforce, Apprenticeship programmes and RCSLT developments to inform training plans and development
• Develop close working links with Professional Education and development, Health Education England (HEE) Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and RCSLT
• Carrying out specialist assessments. Developing and implementing a range of programmes of care and treatment to meet the needs of the clients, families and their environments in accordance with agreed pathways and packages of care in specialist area
• Negotiating with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and carers with reference to case management of complex cases including instigating appropriate referrals as appropriate
• As requested, to use specialist knowledge together with analysis of relevant data in the clinical area in order to contribute in matters of service delivery in the specialist clinical area and provide evidence for clinical outcomes
• See JD for further detail

UK Visa and Equality

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements: 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, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives. We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Are you a highly specialist Dysphagia SLT with a special interest and passion for supporting colleagues to develop? Are you passionate about the latest development and research in SLT and promoting and sharing good practice with SLT colleagues and partners. Have you got experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team in clinical and education settings?

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. The Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification. The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Flexible Working: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible, will actively consider requests and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance and to making BCHC a Great Place to Work. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask.

Using Artificial Intelligence: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us: Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, 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