Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy. The successful applicant will work across a number of inpatient secure mental health hospitals within Birmingham and as part of the West Midlands Youth First Community Child and Adolescent Forensic Team.
Working as part of a small team, this post would suit an applicant who has a genuine interest in working with young people and adults who present with complex mental health and communication needs and can rise to the challenge of working in a dynamic environment. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively alongside colleagues from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Medical and Education services.
Working autonomously the successful applicant will work on their own initiative and demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication with both clients, good organisation and time management skills, self-awareness and reflection, compassion and commitment.
A wide range of training opportunities relevant to the role will be be provide ensuring the successful candidate has the relevant skills work to within a mental health setting.
Flexible working options available
The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months.
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, provide advice to other professionals regarding the management of clients with communication needs, modifying materials, attending and contributing to clinical team meetings, report writing and completing administrative tasks relevant to the role.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Ess
Essential
- oA recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- oSpecialist clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment of communication and intervention
- oDemonstrates some knowledge of trauma and adverse childhood experiences in relation to communication needs.
- oDemonstrates some knowledge of how psychiatric conditions and\or dual diagnosis's impacts on the communication skills of clients
- oHas relevant experience of line management in terms of sickness reporting, leave approval, management and clinical supervision and quality performance for designated team members
Desirable
- oExperience of working within mental health, CAMHS, secure care or a learning disability environment.
- oHas experience of working with a neurodiverse population
- oExperience of supervision of students and completing NQP`s documentation
Person Specification
Ess
Essential
- oA recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- oSpecialist clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment of communication and intervention
- oDemonstrates some knowledge of trauma and adverse childhood experiences in relation to communication needs.
- oDemonstrates some knowledge of how psychiatric conditions and\or dual diagnosis's impacts on the communication skills of clients
- oHas relevant experience of line management in terms of sickness reporting, leave approval, management and clinical supervision and quality performance for designated team members
Desirable
- oExperience of working within mental health, CAMHS, secure care or a learning disability environment.
- oHas experience of working with a neurodiverse population
- oExperience of supervision of students and completing NQP`s documentation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
