Specialist SLT – Mental Health & Dysphagia (NHS Band 6)

St Andrew’s Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrews Healthcare in Birmingham is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join our team as the on-site lead. You will provide expert assessments and interventions for complex mental health patients, with a focus on communication and dysphagia care.

As the sole Specialist SLT on site, you will own service improvements, work within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to ongoing development of specialist SLT provision in a forward‑thinking NHS-aligned mental health

Qualifications

• BSc Speech and Language degree.
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Willingness to attend dysphagia training or achieve RCSLT competency to Level C.
• RCSLT NQP competency sign off if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist evidence-based communication and dysphagia input to complex patient groups.
• Support multidisciplinary approach to holistic, patient-centred care and recovery.
• Take ownership of improvements as the on-site Specialist SLT.

Skills

MDT experience

Caseload management

Forensic experience

Education

BSc Speech and Language degree

HCPC registered and RCSLT membership

Job description

St Andrews Healthcare in Birmingham is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join our team as the on-site lead. You will provide expert assessments and interventions for complex mental health patients, with a focus on communication and dysphagia care.

As the sole Specialist SLT on site, you will own service improvements, work within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to ongoing development of specialist SLT provision in a forward‑thinking NHS-aligned mental health