If so come and join us! We are looking for a dynamic Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our experienced, optimistic and inclusive team to be part of the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce (APST) supporting better outcomes for identified young people with SEMH presenting with communication needs. The AP Specialist Taskforce programme aims to support the complex needs of pupils in COBS by providing specialist support, drawn from a range of sectors, on site. Which is a fantastic chance to work alongside Therapeutic Practitioners, Youth Workers, Substance misuse workers, Family Support Workers, YOT Prevention Workers and liaise with the Youth Offending Team where appropriate.
The post is being offered 5 days a week Term Time only but there can be some flexibility around this so please contact us to discuss., · Negotiating with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and carers with reference to case management of complex cases including instigating appropriate referrals as appropriate
· Using specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgments and decision making for highly complex cases including decisions to discharge
· Undertaking differential diagnosis of cases and contribute to overall decision-making for complex clients with a range of disorders as part of a team approach
· Recognition of professional boundaries and the ability to sign-post to other professionals where appropriate, including complex safeguarding situations
· An ability to engage well in clinical supervision to discuss a wide range of cases with a solution-focused approach
· Offering training and upskilling school staff at a Universal, Targeted, and Specialist level
· Having a neuro-affirming, non-judgemental approach to communication with children, colleagues, and families

Working for our organisation
It's an exciting time for the Children's SLT service:
· It's our 2nd year of delivering an integrated SLT service within a Balanced System framework. We're working in partnership with families, the Local Authority, individual schools and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver interventions at Universal, Targeted and Specialist levels for both Early Years and School-age populations
· We have an experienced team committed to taking NQPs through preceptor-ship & a culture of ongoing learning and clinical supervision.
· We have strong links with Universities and a commitment to student education
· We offer a supportive working environment with access to specialist clinical support, and an emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working.
· For further information about our department follow the link below:
http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/childrens-slt

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See JD for detail, key duties include:
+ Contributing to discussions around setting the direction for the service including foreseeing risks and opportunities.
Linking in with regional & national colleagues via networks to benchmark best practice, build professional networks and bring practice back to the service to contribute to service planning within the specialist area.
+ Reviewing and interpreting research evidence relevant to specialist area and contributing to discussions on how to implement findings to the benefit of the service in line with service priorities.
+ Supporting the Professional Leads and Service Clinical Manager in the development and implementation of an appropriate training programme for members of the team across the locality, using information from appraisals and personal development plans
+ Taking a role in the local implementation and monitoring of clinical supervision/ practice support systems in line with relevant policies and procedures.
+ Assisting the Service Clinical Manager and Professional Leads in the recruitment, selection, and induction of staff, as required.
+ Participating in the development of clinical protocols for use within the Service.

Do you have a special interest in the field of SEMH? Are you passionate about the latest development and research in supporting the communication needs of this cohort?
Do you have experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team?

Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.

We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Using Artificial Intelligence
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here
Benefits of working for us:
+ Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
+ Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
+ Discounts for local and national retailers
+ Dedicated well-being services for all employees
+ Flexible working where possible