Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist to work across four of our secure hospitals located in Birmingham. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively alongside colleagues from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Medical and Education services. Our hospitals provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for service users with mental health needs.
You would form part of an expanding Speech and Language Therapy service who are dedicated to supporting the communication and dysphagia needs of clients who present with a mental health need. Flexible working requests are considered up to 37.5 hours, and there is no weekend working.
The successful applicant would support the continuing development of the Speech and Language Therapy service, supported by the Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist.
Our hospital locations are The Tamarind Centre (B9 5PU) Reaside clinic (B45 9BE) and Hillis Lodge (B31 5H) which are secure units for men. Ardenleigh Hospital (B24 9SA) which is a secure hospital for under 18`s and women.
The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a supportive Speech and Language Therapy 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 enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
The role will be varied and include transferable assessment skills, 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\managerial tasks relevant to the role.
The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months. Flexible working options available.
The post holder must have a Speech and Language degree qualification and be registered with the HCPC. Membership to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist`s is desirable.
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.
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)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
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)
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).
