Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Birmingham

St Andrews Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Sickness policy NHS

35 days annual leave rising to 41 days

Life cover

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free parking

Paid DBS application

Job summary

St Andrews Healthcare in Birmingham is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to lead on-site services for a complex patient group, focusing on communication and dysphagia in a mental health setting.

The role requires HCPC registration and RCSLT membership, with a willingness to undertake dysphagia training to Level C and MDT collaboration. Prior experience in forensic/secure settings is desirable.

Qualifications

• BSc SLT degree and HCPC registration are required.
• Membership of RCSLT is required.
• Willingness to attend UK RCSLT dysphagia training to Level C or evidence/competency.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist evidence-based communication and dysphagia input for a complex patient group.
• Own on-site SLT service improvements and clinical governance.
• Support MDT approach and holistic patient-centred care and recovery.
• Contribute to ongoing service development projects.

Skills

BSc SLT degree

HCPC registered

RCSLT membership

Dysphagia Level C

MDT experience

Caseload management

Forensic/secure experience

Education

BSc Speech and Language degree

HCPC registered

RCSLT membership

Job description

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.

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.,

• 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
• 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.

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

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 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.
• £38,729 to £44,193 a year DOE plus benefits and package