Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will:
• Support children with SLCN in mainstream and, where appropriate, special schools.
• Act as a link therapist between schools, families, and clinical teams.
• Conduct both formal and informal assessments and deliver functional, tailored therapy strategies.
• Manage caseloads efficiently, demonstrating strong negotiation and organisational skills.
• Work within the Balanced System® framework across Universal, Targeted, and Specialist levels.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, including using EPR systems such as RIO.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support child development and learning outcomes.
• Travel across the city; a full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Qualifications and Experience
• To be considered for this role, you must have:
• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working with school-age children with a range of SLCN, including social communication difficulties.
• Knowledge or experience of the Balanced System® approach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Confidence managing caseloads, navigating IT systems, and working independently across multiple sites.
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• How to Apply
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• Reasonable Adjustments
• If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Paediatric Mainstream Speech and Language Therapist - Birmingham Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Birmingham (South & South-west OR North & East of the city) Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00-£27.50 per hour Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time (22.5-37.5 hours per week) Job Overview 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. 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.

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