Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

Are you looking to build your experience as a Speech and Language Therapist within a supportive and welcoming community team?

We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy Service in Solihull. This communication-focused role offers the chance to work with adults with a range of acquired communication disorders across community settings, including patients' own homes, care homes and outpatient clinics.

Based at Solihull Hospital, within walking distance of Solihull town centre and excellent transport links, you will be joining a friendly and experienced team committed to providing person-centred, evidence-based care. We are passionate about supporting staff development and offer regular supervision, peer support and opportunities to develop your skills in a rewarding community setting.

This post would suit a newly qualified therapist or someone looking to broaden their experience in adult community services. If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated to make a difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will manage a defined caseload of adults with communication difficulties, providing assessment, intervention and review within community settings across Solihull.

You will work closely with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and deliver person-centred therapy programmes that maximise communication, participation and independence. The role includes undertaking home visits, maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to service development activities, and participating in supervision and continuing professional development.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You should be organised, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality care. Support and supervision will be provided by experienced senior Speech and Language Therapists, making this an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills and confidence within a supportive community service.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

• Date posted: 18 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 9 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 304-9019560
• Job locations: Solihull Hospital, Lode Ln, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

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