Job summary Are you an experienced band 5 therapist looking to progress into a specialist post, or a band 6 therapist looking for a new opportunity? Due to service reorganisation, an exciting opportunity has arisen in our Adult Speech and Language Therapy team based at Solihull Hospital. This is a mixed post working three days in the Early Supported Discharge team as part of the stroke service, and two days in the Adult Acquired community team, with a wide range of clinical conditions. This post would suit an individual who is passionate about supporting adults with swallowing and communication difficulties in a community setting, and who will thrive in a varied role. You will join a small and friendly team based at Solihull Hospital, who are committed to providing the best care for these client groups. With a huge amount of experience within the team, you will be well supported in progressing your clinical skills. The adult community and ESD teams are part of a large and supportive service working across Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals, and you will have the opportunity to work with highly specialist therapists across a wide range of specialties. With excellent transport links and close proximity to the town centre and green spaces, Solihull is a great place to work By joining our friendly and inclusive team, you will have access to a wealth of support, with opportunities to meet therapy colleagues from a range of specialities during our regular wellbeing events. Main duties of the job You will be welcomed into the team with excellent training and development opportunities, as well as a robust supervision and appraisal system. You will manage a varied caseload of adults with an acquired impairment of communication and/or swallowing, which will include adults living with dementia, neurological conditions and stroke. You will assess, diagnose, plan and deliver treatment programmes to adults living in their own homes and care settings, as well as outpatient clinics. You will be responsible for your own caseload, working without direct supervision but with excellent support from the team lead. Due to the nature of the post, it is essential that you have access to your own transport. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304- 9004516 Job locations Solihull Hospital Lode Ln Solihull West Midlands B91 2JL Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competencies Current registration with Health Professions Council Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Experience Essential Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical areas Competence in advanced dysphagia and communication assessment and management Well-established knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) Additional Criteria Essential Competence in assessment of mental capacity Negotiation and Problem solving Skills Good analytical and reflection skills Good organisational skill Good prioritisation skills Ability to work through interpreters to gain information on communication impairment/ability Demonstrate enthusiasm for the specialist area. Demonstrate a professional attitude. An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations. Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within the clinical areas. Able to work cross site if the service requires Post holders will be required to participate in therapies 7 day working rotas. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competencies Current registration with Health Professions Council Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Experience Essential Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical areas Competence in advanced dysphagia and communication assessment and management Well-established knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) Additional Criteria Essential Competence in assessment of mental capacity Negotiation and Problem solving Skills Good analytical and reflection skills Good organisational skill Good prioritisation skills Ability to work through interpreters to gain information on communication impairment/ability Demonstrate enthusiasm for the specialist area. Demonstrate a professional attitude. An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations. Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within the clinical areas. Able to work cross site if the service requires Post holders will be required to participate in therapies 7 day working rotas. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Solihull Hospital Lode Ln Solihull West Midlands B91 2JL Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)