Main area: Speech and Language Therapy
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (starts 1/4/25 ends 31/3/26)
Hours:
* Part time
* Term time hours
37.5 hours per week (would consider 2 people doing part time posts)
Job ref: 820-7058700-CF
Employer: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Moseley Hall Hospital, Birmingham
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 01/05/2025
Band 7 Highly Specialist SLT in SEMH
Job overview
Come and join our friendly Children’s SLT team in Birmingham: a vibrant diverse city!
We have an exciting opportunity to support the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce (APST) based at City of Birmingham School (COBS) - a Department for Education ground-breaking initiative - to promote positive outcomes of vulnerable young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
Do you have a special interest in the field of SEMH? Are you passionate about the latest development and research in supporting the communication needs of this cohort?
Do you have experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team?
If so, come and join us! We are looking for a dynamic Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our experienced, optimistic and inclusive team to be part of the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce (APST) supporting better outcomes for identified young people with SEMH presenting with communication needs. The AP Specialist Taskforce programme aims to support the complex needs of pupils in COBS by providing specialist support, drawn from a range of sectors, on site.
The post is being offered 5 days a week Term Time only but there can be some flexibility around this so please contact us to discuss.
Main duties of the job
* Negotiating with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and carers with reference to case management of complex cases including instigating appropriate referrals.
* Using specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgments and decision making for highly complex cases including decisions to discharge.
* Undertaking differential diagnosis of cases and contribute to overall decision-making for complex clients with a range of disorders as part of a team approach.
* Recognition of professional boundaries and the ability to sign-post to other professionals where appropriate, including complex safeguarding situations.
* An ability to engage well in clinical supervision to discuss a wide range of cases with a solution-focused approach.
* Offering training and upskilling school staff at a Universal, Targeted, and Specialist level.
* Having a neuro-affirming, non-judgemental approach to communication with children, colleagues, and families.
Working for our organisation
It’s an exciting time for the Children’s SLT service:
* It's our 2nd year of delivering an integrated SLT service within a Balanced System framework.
* We're working in partnership with families, the Local Authority, individual schools and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver interventions at Universal, Targeted and Specialist levels for both Early Years and School-age populations.
* We have an experienced team committed to taking NQPs through preceptorship & a culture of ongoing learning and clinical supervision.
* We have strong links with Universities and a commitment to student education.
* We offer a supportive working environment with access to specialist clinical support, and an emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Contributing to discussions around setting the direction for the service including foreseeing risks and opportunities.
* Reviewing and interpreting research evidence relevant to specialist area and contributing to discussions on how to implement findings to the benefit of the service in line with service priorities.
* Supporting the Professional Leads and Service Clinical Manager in the development and implementation of an appropriate training programme for members of the team across the locality.
* Taking a role in the local implementation and monitoring of clinical supervision/ practice support systems in line with relevant policies and procedures.
* Assisting the Service Clinical Manager and Professional Leads in the recruitment, selection, and induction of staff, as required.
* Participating in the development of clinical protocols for use within the Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
* First degree level qualification, relevant to service area.
* HCPC Licence to practice.
* Full Membership of Professional body, relevant to service area.
* Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities in specialist area.
* Relevant training in specialist area e.g. post graduate dysphagia qualification, Sensory-Integration, neurological rehabilitation.
* Relevant training in clinical leadership.
Experience
* Extensive experience of working as a specialist therapist with children and families in a range of multi-disciplinary and / or multi-agency teams in Local Authority and Health settings.
* Extensive experience of managing a mixed and complex caseload of children and young people with a range of developmental disorders and delays.
* Significant experience of managing safeguarding concerns and an understanding of local processes.
* Relevant experience of using leadership skills for service development.
* Significant experience in providing support and supervision to colleagues and other professionals.
Skills
* Knowledge of the national and political agenda influencing health services and specific service area.
* Competent in using electronic systems relevant to practice in the Trust and in the clinical area.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.
We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’.
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers.
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees.
* Flexible working where possible.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Lisa Abba
Job title: Service Clinical Manager
Email address: lisa.abba1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07872 420 670
Please feel welcome to contact us if you have any questions about the job. If you’re interested in applying this will certainly support you at interview.
Natalie Byron, AP Taskforce team Manager
07376543893
Natalie.j.byron@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
Beth Simmons (PA) on elizabeth.simmons11@nhs.net or phone 07763 577883
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