# Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-clinical-lead-speech-and-language-therapist/64e63c8d-4a57-48f6-8cf6-52f0257a73d9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-clinical-lead-speech-and-language-therapist/64e63c8d-4a57-48f6-8cf6-52f0257a73d9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T08:01:08.233Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Birmingham_Solihull_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy/Speech_Language_Therapy-v8060995 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8060995?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to work  across our medium secure hospitals in Birmingham. We offer Monday to Friday working and flexible working requests are considered up to 37.5 hours. Speech and Language Therapy play a crucial role in identifying and supporting the communication needs of individuals with mental health. Our hospitals provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for service users with mental health needs. Working as part of a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy team in a dynamic environment, this post would suit an applicant who has a genuine interest in working with young people and adults who present with complex mental health and communication needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively alongside colleagues from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Medical and Education services. The successful applicant will lead on the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service, supported by the Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist. Our hospital locations are The Tamarind Centre (B9 5PU), Reaside clinic (B45 9BE) and Hillis Lodge (B31 5HE)  are secure units for men. Ardenleigh Hospital (B24 9SA) is a secure unit for under 18\`s and women. Take a tour of two of our  hospitals via YouTube at  www.Ardenleightour and Tamarind Tour ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant will demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication with both clients, good organisation and time management skills, self-awareness and reflection, compassion, commitment and inclusion. The role will be varied and include transferable assessment skills, 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\\managerial tasks relevant to the role. The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months. Flexible working options available. 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) ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. ## Job Details An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to work across our medium secure hospitals in Birmingham. We offer Monday to Friday working and flexible working requests are considered up to 37.5 hours. Speech and Language Therapy play a crucial role in identifying and supporting the communication needs of individuals with mental health. Our hospitals provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for service users with mental health needs. Working as part of a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy team in a dynamic environment, this post would suit an applicant who has a genuine interest in working with young people and adults who present with complex mental health and communication needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively alongside colleagues from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Medical and Education services. The successful applicant will lead on the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service, supported by the Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist. Our hospital locations are The Tamarind Centre (B9 5PU), Reaside clinic (B45 9BE) and Hillis Lodge (B31 5HE) are secure units for men. Ardenleigh Hospital (B24 9SA) is a secure unit for under 18\`s and women. Take a tour of two of our hospitals via YouTube at www.Ardenleightour and Tamarind Tour ## Job Description The successful applicant will demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication with both clients, good organisation and time management skills, self-awareness and reflection, compassion, commitment and inclusion. The role will be varied and include transferable assessment skills, 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\\managerial tasks relevant to the role. The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months. Flexible working options available. 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) ## Responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. ## Person Specification ### Essential and desireable **Essential** - A recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy - Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - Masters degree (or working towards) in relevant field. Equivalent experience will be considered - Experience in leading on service development and quality improvement - Demonstrates knowledge of legislation, national standards and frameworks applicable to working in a mental health trust - Demonstrates some or developing knowledge of how psychiatric conditions and\\or dual diagnosis’s impacts on the communication skills of clients. - Specialist clinical skill and knowledge in the assessment and application of specialist assessments and interventions for communication **Desirable** - Experience of working within mental health, CAMHS, secure care or a learning disability environment. - Has experience of working with a neurodiverse population - Recognised post graduate qualification in dysphagia\\ ADOS trained (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) - Experience of the supervision of students\\completing NQP\`s documentation ## Documents - [applicant guide (pdf, 313.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1260) - [job description (pdf, 400.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351269) - [equality statement (pdf, 572.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2416) - [person specification (pdf, 176.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351270) - [everyday behaviours guide (pdf, 159.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2415) - [information for applicants (pdf, 431.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1709) ## 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.