Speech and Language Therapist Jobs in Birmingham
NHS speech and language therapy posts work with patients who have difficulties with speech, language, communication, eating, or swallowing. Caseloads vary widely by setting: paediatric SLTs may work alongside schools and early years teams, while acute hospital SLTs often focus on dysphagia assessment and stroke rehabilitation. Posts start at Band 5 and can reach consultant level.
4 live vacancies in Birmingham · 3 NHS employers · updated hourly
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Working in Speech and Language Therapist roles in Birmingham
Birmingham has the largest NHS employer base outside London. University Hospitals Birmingham runs one of the biggest acute sites in Europe at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and the city also has specialist children's, orthopaedic, and community trusts. For speech and language therapist candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 4 live speech and language therapist vacancies in Birmingham from 3 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Speech and Language Therapist results and the band-specific pages below.
Recent salary data for these speech and language therapist roles ranges from about £39,959 to £56,515 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.
Common work areas
- Dysphagia assessment and management (including videofluoroscopy and FEES)
- Specialist assessment for voice, fluency, AAC, or acquired conditions
- Training families, carers, and education staff in communication strategies
- Managing a complex caseload across settings (ward, clinic, community, school)
Typical requirements
- HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist
- Dysphagia competency (essential for most acute hospital posts)
- Subspecialty experience relevant to the post (paediatric, neuro, voice, AAC)
- RCSLT membership (recommended but not essential)
Local employers
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Active Care Group
- Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bands hiring in Birmingham
Current speech and language therapist pages for Birmingham include Band 7. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.
Local practical context
Birmingham New Street is a major rail hub with fast connections to London (1h20), Manchester, and the wider Midlands. The Midland Metro tram serves several hospital-adjacent areas.
Housing and living costs are significantly lower than London. No high-cost area supplement applies, but fringe supplements are available for some posts in surrounding areas.
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