Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist

<p></p> <p data-start="194" data-end="503"><strong data-start="194" data-end="208">Job Title:</strong> Paediatric Mainstream Speech and Language Therapist – Birmingham<br data-start="273" data-end="276"><strong data-start="276" data-end="288">Banding:</strong> Band 6/7<br data-start="297" data-end="300"><strong data-start="300" data-end="313">Location:</strong> Birmingham (South South-west OR North East of the city)<br data-start="373" data-end="376"><strong data-start="376" data-end="391">Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br data-start="396" data-end="399"><strong data-start="399" data-end="408">Rate:</strong> £24.00–£27.50 per hour<br data-start="431" data-end="434"><strong data-start="434" data-end="452">Working Hours:</strong> Full-time / Part-time (22.5–37.5 hours per week)</p> <hr data-start="505" data-end="508"> <h3 data-start="510" data-end="532"><strong data-start="514" data-end="530">Job Overview</strong></h3> <p data-start="533" data-end="962">We are currently seeking two experienced and dedicated Speech and Language Therapists (SaLTs) to join the BCHC NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham. This is a peripatetic role supporting children, families, and education staff in mainstream schools across the South South-west or North East of the city. There is also an opportunity to work in a small number of special schools for candidates with the appropriate experience.</p> <p data-start="964" data-end="1320">This role is ideal for therapists with experience managing caseloads across the full range of Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN), including social communication difficulties. You will play a vital role in supporting children to develop communication skills through assessment, intervention, and collaborative work with schools and families.</p> <hr data-start="1322" data-end="1325"> <h3 data-start="1327" data-end="1357"><strong data-start="1331" data-end="1355">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <p data-start="1358" data-end="1383">In this role, you will:</p> <ul data-start="1384" data-end="2107"> <li data-start="1384" data-end="1469"> <p data-start="1386" data-end="1469">Support children with SLCN in mainstream and, where appropriate, special schools.</p> </li> <li data-start="1470" data-end="1544"> <p data-start="1472" data-end="1544">Act as a link therapist between schools, families, and clinical teams.</p> </li> <li data-start="1545" data-end="1646"> <p data-start="1547" data-end="1646">Conduct both formal and informal assessments and deliver functional, tailored therapy strategies.</p> </li> <li data-start="1647" data-end="1740"> <p data-start="1649" data-end="1740">Manage caseloads efficiently, demonstrating strong negotiation and organisational skills.</p> </li> <li data-start="1741" data-end="1838"> <p data-start="1743" data-end="1838">Work within the Balanced System® framework across Universal, Targeted, and Specialist levels.</p> </li> <li data-start="1839" data-end="1919"> <p data-start="1841" data-end="1919">Maintain accurate clinical records, including using EPR systems such as RIO.</p> </li> <li data-start="1920" data-end="2017"> <p data-start="1922" data-end="2017">Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support child development and learning outcomes.</p> </li> <li data-start="2018" data-end="2107"> <p data-start="2020" data-end="2107">Travel across the city; a full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2109" data-end="2112"> <h3 data-start="2114" data-end="2153"><strong data-start="2118" data-end="2151">Qualifications and Experience</strong></h3> <p data-start="2154" data-end="2202">To be considered for this role, you must have:</p> <ul data-start="2203" data-end="2746"> <li data-start="2203" data-end="2274"> <p data-start="2205" data-end="2274">A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).</p> </li> <li data-start="2275" data-end="2391"> <p data-start="2277" data-end="2391">HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of ... (truncated, view full listing at source)