Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - The Barberry

Job summary

Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Acute and Urgent Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment of dysphagia and communication to work within a variety of teams including inpatients. The primary caseload will be dysphagia however service development is focusing on provision to support communication needs.

This a Monday to Friday service with flexible working options available.

Working as part of a small team, the successful applicant will manage a specialist caseload of adults of working age and older adults. Clients may have multiple needs with a combination of physical, mental health and neurodiversity. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively alongside colleagues from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, and medical professionals.

Working autonomously the successful applicant will work on their own initiative and demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication skills with both clients, service users and families, good organisation and time management skills, and demonstrate our trust values of commitment inclusion and compassion.

Main duties of the job

The role will be varied and include assessment, planning and implementing evidence-based practice, reviewing and evaluating therapy using therapy outcome measures, providing advice to other professionals regarding the management of clients with dysphagia and communication needs, modifying materials, attending and contributing to clinical team meetings, report writing and completing administrative tasks relevant to the role.

A wide range of training opportunities relevant to the role will be provide ensuring the successful candidate has the relevant skills work to within a mental health setting.

The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of sixmonths.

The post holder must have a Speech and Language degree qualification and be registered with the HCPC.

A recognised qualification in dysphagia management e.g. RCSLT dysphagia competencies and/or post graduate dysphagia training is required.

Membership to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist`s is desirable.

To find out more about Allied Health Professionals working in our trust use the following link to view the video: Allied Health Professionals - Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (bsmhft.nhs.uk)

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.