Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist on a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will join the assessment and diagnostic multi-disciplinary team for children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with complex difficulties that may indicate an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This role is based in the Specialist Assessment Service, within a multi-disciplinary team, including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The role may include gathering information from families and professionals, supporting clinicians with assessments and contributing to the holistic assessment of a child's needs to consider a possible diagnosis of autism. You will also be encouraged to develop and use your skills, knowledge and interests in this clinical field and to contribute to service and staff development.

The team are all based within one centre creating a cohesive and highly supportive multi-disciplinary environment with established leadership and administrative colleagues but may also include some work taking place in local schools or nurseries.

For further information please contact Lauren Sholl, Clinical Team Lead on 0121 722 8010.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality specialist service to children and their families aged between 0-18 years presenting with Neuro-developmental disorders including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• To contribute to the assessment and diagnosis of children accepted by the service.
• To contribute to formulate and provide a diagnosis where appropriate with support from the MDT.
• To identify strengths and difficulties of children
• To effectively communicate with children, young people, parents/carers and all relevant individuals, departments and agencies to support the assessment process.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of professional practice.
• To utilise skills for audit, policy and service development and research.
• To support the clinical lead in the planning, development and evaluation of the service.
• To demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, maintaining effective communication structures and being able to express professional opinion and negotiate priorities with patients and with external agencies
• To work as an autonomous practitioner with the ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• An ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action

Essential qualifications

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competencies
• Current registration with Health Professions Council
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Desirable qualifications

• Evidence of leadership training.
• Attendance at Clinical Educators Course.

Essential experience

• Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical areas
• Competence in advanced dysphagia and communication assessment and management
• Well-established knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)

Desirable experience

• Experience of teaching SLT students
• Experience of mentoring/ training junior staff
• Experience of involvement in Clinical Governance/ Audit programme
• Awareness of national drivers, policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and their implications for SLT
• Awareness of current research relevant to the client group
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit

Location: Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre, 6 Crabtree Dr, Fordbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5BU
Closing date: 02 November 2026
Reference number: 304-9019354

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.