Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Birmingham

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

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Birmingham

Career Level B / Professional (NHS Band 6)

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week but flexible options may be considered.

The Role & Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and compassionate Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our supportive team at St Andrews Healthcare in Birmingham.

We are committed to improving the quality and experience of patients in our care. We are looking for a SLT with some working experience, who is interested in developing their knowledge and skills working in complex mental health, and is passionate about advocating for patients with complex mental health and communications needs.

As the sole Specialist Speech & Language Therapist on site in Birmingham you will have real ownership to make improvements you feel needed and will be responsible for supporting some of the most vulnerable people with their communication and dysphagia needs.

Successful candidates will provide specialist evidence‑based communication and dysphagia input to meet the needs of a complex patient group and support the multidisciplinary approach to holistic, patient centred care and recovery within a specialty field.

Our vision is to be at the forefront of specialist SLT provisions working within Mental Health. The successful candidate will be pro‑active and accountable, and will be involved in ongoing service development projects to help us achieve this goal.

Main duties of the job

What you can expect from us:

• Access to experienced members of a wider AHP team.
• Protected continuing personal and professional development time
• An opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward‑thinking team

Qualifications/education/Training

• BSc Speech and Language degree, or equivalent
• HCPC registered and RCSLT membership
• Willingness to attend recognised UK RCSLT dysphagia training or evidence / RCSLT competency sign off to at least Level C.
• RCSLT NQP competency sign off if

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Experience of independently managing a caseload
• Experience of working in a forensic or secure service would be desirable.

Desirable Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of assessment and intervention relevant to specialist client groups, underpinned by theory and practical experience.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

St Andrews has a strong ethos of multidisciplinary working and has close links with dietetics, physiotherapy and the ward teams.

St Andrews Healthcare offers an attractive benefits package including pension, sickness policy on par with the NHS, 35 days annual leave rising up to 41 days (including back holidays), life cover, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, free parking and paid DBS application.

About us

Our Charity

St Andrews is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives.

With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrews today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come.

St Andrews has services in Birmingham, Essex and Northampton. It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults.

St Andrew's Birmingham is a 125 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport.

Known for its warm, welcoming and collaborative culture, we work closely with partners across the West Midlands, including the University of Birmingham and Aston University, and we're proud of our strong multidisciplinary ethos.

This is a hospital embracing positive change, innovation and new ways of workinga place where your ideas will be heard and your professional growth actively supported.

Qualifications

• BSc Speech and Language degree, or equivalent
• HCPC registered and RCSLT membership

Experience

• Ideally at least 1 year experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,729 to £44,193 a yearDOE plus benefits and package

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Compressed hours