About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 5\6 development Speech and Language Therapist to work as part of the multidisciplinary team at Ardenleigh Hospital, Birmingham. You will work collaboratively alongside colleagues from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Medical and Education services. This hospital provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women and under 18`s who present with mental health and communication needs. The successful post holder will work predominately in the Women` service.
This post offers you the opportunity to develop the specialist skills required to become a Band 6 within the team. You will have access to a 12-month preceptorship training programme to support your continued development. 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 women and under 18's and enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
We offer Monday to Friday working and flexible working requests are considered up to 37.5 hours.
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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 along with support from senior Speech and Language Therapists.
The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months. Flexible working options available.
Main duties of the job
Working with a high level of autonomy the successful candidate will work on their own initiative, demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication with both clients and the wider staff team, express empathy, self-awareness, and crucial self-reflection skills and resilience. In addition, you will need to have good organisation and time management skills.
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.
The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months, supported by the Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist.
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.
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)
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.
Person Specification
essential Essential
A recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy Relevant clinical working experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level (including placement experience) Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates knowledge of the importance of triaging a caseload and prioritising service users based on clinical reasoning Knowledge and skill in providing SLT assessment and intervention relevant to the service users communication needs. Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant SLT diagnostics, theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service users Demonstrates some developing knowledge of trauma and adverse childhood experiences in relation to communication needs Awareness of clinical governance and its relationship to clinical effectiveness and service user's safety and service
Desirable
Some clinical experience of working with clients who present with a mental health need Knowledge of assessment tools/means of assessment relevant to client group Demonstrates an understanding of how to manage distressed, aggressive or resistive service users and carers/families.
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 and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ardenleigh Hospital
Kingsbury Road
Birmingham
B249SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)