Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
Children's Speech and Language Therapist
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Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5)
We are seeking a motivated Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) to join our Children’s Therapy Service within the Women & Child Health Division (Community Directorate) at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of settings, including children’s centres, nurseries, mainstream and special schools, health centres, and client homes within the culturally diverse borough of Sandwell.
As a Band 5 therapist, you will manage your own clinical caseload, assessing, diagnosing, and providing intervention for children with speech, language, and communication needs, including those for whom English is not the first language. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with families, schools, and other professionals to deliver holistic care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage your own clinical caseload.
- Assess, diagnose, and provide intervention for children with speech, language, and communication needs.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Liaise with families, schools, and other professionals.
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Professional Development:
- Excellent opportunities for professional development, including support to achieve Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) competencies.
- Participation in departmental projects.
- Access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Contribute to service development initiatives.
- Uphold high standards of clinical governance.
Ideal Candidate:
- Proactive individual passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Assessment, Diagnosis, Advice and Support:
- For children across Sandwell.
- Work with children aged from 0 to 16 or older if in full-time education.
- Service provided in schools, clinics, nurseries, and children's own homes.
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About Us:
- Award-winning team recognized as Outstanding by CQC.
- Authors of WellComm Early Years and WellComm Primary – published language screens used nationally.
- Friendly, supportive, and fun team.
Location:
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas.
Our Values:
- Ambition
- Respect
- Compassion
Our Purpose:
- To “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.”
Why Join Us?
- Feel you belong.
- Happy, safe, and rewarded.
- Develop your career in any way you choose.
- Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Contact Information:
- Name: Kay Baker
- Job Title: Team Leader
- Email Address: kay.baker1@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07817976710
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