# Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-speech-and-language-therapist/c9b526b5-7902-480e-97a1-6ff0c2b9eb46 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-speech-and-language-therapist/c9b526b5-7902-480e-97a1-6ff0c2b9eb46.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Solihull Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 to £39,043 a year - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-10-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-18T18:09:07.985Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0020-26-1434 - **Application URL:** https://uhb.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/15940?instant=apply - **Employer website:** https://www.uhb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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* ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ### 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). ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - *Undergraduate clinical experience in relevant clinical areas - * Competence in the management of communication disorders - * Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group - * Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) - * Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) - * Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit - * Awareness of communication, cultural and communication-impairment issues of clients from ethnic minorities. - * Sound knowledge of IT **Desirable** - *Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical areas ### Qualifications **Essential** - * Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification - * Current registration with Health Care Professions Council or eligible for registration no later than September 2026. - * Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists ### Additional Criteria **Essential** - Negotiation and Problem-solving Skills - * Demonstrable ability to be adaptable and take initiative - * Good analytical and reflection skills - * Willingness to work in the field of dysphagia management - * Prioritisation skills - * Organisational skills - * Ability to work through interpreters to gain information on communication impairment/ability - * Able to adapt communication style to varied listeners - * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - * Sound presentation skills, both written and verbal - * Good interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills - * Appropriately assertive - * Demonstrates good team working qualities and ability to function effectively in the multidisciplinary team - * Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and positive attitude both in interactions with patients and colleagues and towards current/previous employers and clinical placements - * Able to judge limits of skills/competence and professional boundaries. - * Insight into own CPD needs and appropriate strategies for addressing them. - * An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis - * Valid UK driving license and use of a car is essential **Desirable** - *Competence in routine dysphagia management ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.