Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist - DICE

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to support children and young people with autism and learning disabilities in crisis. The role involves conducting assessments, providing interventions, and collaborating with the MDT. Applicants should have relevant degrees and experience working in this field. This part-time position offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience delivering training to families, carers, or professionals.
• Experience providing high quality holistic care to children/young people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist communication assessments and interventions.
• Support staff, families, and carers in implementing personalised communication strategies.
• Work within the MDT to reduce barriers to participation and stabilise crisis situations.

Skills

Communication assessments

Crisis support

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC and RCSLT registration

Certificate to practise as a SLT awarded by the RCSLT

Job description

Overview

Due to newly acquired funding, we are expanding enhanced support for children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities who are at risk of psychiatric admission. The DICE team provides intensive support during crisis and recovery when discharged back to community services. Our aim is to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, stabilise crises, and support recovery in the community. We work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and local services to enable people to live safely and meaningfully in the community. Speech and Language Therapy plays a vital role in enabling communication, supporting safe eating and drinking, and ensuring people’s voices are heard in all aspects of their care.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7) to join our team on a 0.5 WTE basis. You will deliver specialist assessment and intervention for people with learning disabilities and/or autism in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist communication assessments and interventions.
• Support staff, families, and carers in implementing personalised communication strategies.
• Work within the MDT to reduce barriers to participation and stabilise crisis situations.
• Offer clinical and management supervision to identified members of the team.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, with a focus on research and innovation and commitment to accessible care in a diverse community.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term; Duration: 18 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 436-7483939

Job locations: city wide – main base Finch Road, Birmingham, B191HS

Job responsibilities

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

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC and RCSLT registration
• Certificate to practise as a SLT awarded by the RCSLT

Desirable

• Training in advanced clinical skills related to LD/autism
• Postgraduate training in autism or specialist communication approaches

Experience essentials

• Significant post-qualification experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Experience delivering training to families, carers, or professionals
• Experience MDT working
• Experience CPD and expertise relevant to the clinical role
• Knowledge of interaction between complex social communication disorders, mental health issues and comorbid conditions in children/young people; ability to adapt assessments
• Experience providing high quality holistic care to children/young people with complex needs

Desirable experience

• Experience in crisis or intensive support services
• Experience supervising junior SLTs, assistants, or students
• Experience of service evaluation or research
• Experience of assessment/treatment options for psychiatric presentations
• Understanding of cultural, linguistic, demographic factors; working across multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
• Awareness of local/national health, social care, and education policies

Skills and knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of communication disorders in LD/autism
• Analytical and reflective practice
• Ability to inform assessments within a multidisciplinary context
• Advocacy for patient need and involvement of service users/Carers
• Knowledge of accessible information standards and inclusive communication
• Adaptability to meet complex needs
• Leadership, organisational and MDT collaboration skills
• Person-centred, inclusive practice; compassion, creativity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm for service development and continuous learning
• Respect for dignity, equality, and rights
• Computer literacy and clinical record keeping
• Time and workload management

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of NHS policy on LD/autism (Transforming Care/Long Term Plan)
• Mentorship and coaching abilities

Personal qualities

• Team player; awareness of strengths and limitations
• Willingness to travel as required
• Commitment to equality, diversity and ethical practice

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available.

Employer

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Finch Road, Birmingham, B191HS

Website: www.bsmhft.nhs.uk