Job summary 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. Which is a fantastic chance to work alongside Therapeutic Practitioners, Youth Workers, Substance misuse workers, Family Support Workers, YOT Prevention Workers and liaise with the Youth Offending Team where appropriate. 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 as appropriate 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 About us 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 preceptor-ship & 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. For further information about our department follow the link below: http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/childrens-slt Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Term time hours Reference number 820-7058700-CF Job locations tbc office base Moseley Hall Hospital Alcester Rd Birmingham B13 8JL Job description Job responsibilities See JD for detail, key duties include: Contributing to discussions around setting the direction for the service including foreseeing risks and opportunities.Linking in with regional & national colleagues via networks to benchmark best practice, build professional networks and bring practice back to the service to contribute to service planning within the specialist area. 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, using information from appraisals and personal development plans 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. Job description Job responsibilities See JD for detail, key duties include: Contributing to discussions around setting the direction for the service including foreseeing risks and opportunities.Linking in with regional & national colleagues via networks to benchmark best practice, build professional networks and bring practice back to the service to contribute to service planning within the specialist area. 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, using information from appraisals and personal development plans 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 Essential 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 Essential 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 Essential 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 Essential 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 Essential 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 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 Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Address tbc office base Moseley Hall Hospital Alcester Rd Birmingham B13 8JL Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)