Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Birmingham with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Make a real difference helping children find their voice and thrive in education and daily life.

Location
Birmingham

Type
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time, Flexible working, Term time or Annualised hours

Salary (£)
£37,338 to £44,962 a year

About Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is home to a diverse and passionate workforce dedicated to providing outstanding care across one of the UK’s most vibrant and multicultural cities. They believe every child deserves the chance to communicate confidently and reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusion, innovation, and professional growth, they’re building a workforce that reflects and supports their community.

Job details

Benefits

• Flexible working options: Choose from full-time, part-time, or term-time contracts
• Supportive team environment: Join an inclusive, collaborative network of SLTs and education partners
• Professional development: Access to CPD, supervision, and internal career progression
• Hybrid working: Blend of face-to-face, virtual, and home-based sessions
• Strong university links: Opportunities to engage in research and student education

Requirements

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration and membership of the relevant professional body
• Experience with children and families in health or educational settings
• Skilled in assessment and intervention for children with SLCN or complex needs
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach to working in multi-agency teams
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding

Salary Details

The post is offered on the Agenda for Change Band 6 pay scale, ranging from £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, depending on experience.

About the Role

This role offers a chance to join one of Birmingham’s Locality SLT teams, where no two days are the same. You’ll manage your own caseload of children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), delivering both face-to-face and virtual therapy across schools, early years settings, and family homes.

Your input will help children overcome communication barriers and achieve meaningful progress in their daily lives. Working within an integrated team, you’ll collaborate with education and early years partners to embed a graduated approach to SEND support and make a tangible difference in your community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose communication needs to create effective therapy plans that drive real outcomes
• Deliver therapy sessions across schools and early years settings, both in-person and virtually
• Provide supervision to NQPs and junior therapists, fostering growth and confidence
• Collaborate with education partners to strengthen SEND support within local networks
• Contribute to service development by sharing best practice and data-driven insights

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They are proudly committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. They aim to create an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and able to reach their full potential.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Administration Base, Moseley Hall Hospital, Alcester Rd, Birmingham, B13 8JL
• Contact: Lisa Abba, Service Clinical Manager, SLT – lisa.abba1@nhs.net | 07872420670

Reference Number
820-7305364-CF

How To Apply
Ready to help children communicate and grow? Apply now and start a career where every word counts.