Main area Speech & Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Internal candidates would be a secondment) Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site Cadbury Garden Centre Offices Town Bristol Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/07/2026 23:59
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
Come and join our supportive multidisciplinary team providing high quality stroke care to people in their own homes and local community.
This role gives the opportunity for professional development, supervision of staff and involvement in service development in our relatively new team.
We are looking for a dynamic Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for stroke rehabilitation and team working to join us and help to shape the direction of our team for the future.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment to adults with communication and swallowing problems within the adult SLT service and stroke team
- To work independently with the support and supervision of clinical leads
- To work in patients’ homes and community
- To work as an integrated member of the SLT team and stroke team
- To work with members of the multidisciplinary stroke team, including nursing, therapists and assistant staff
- To be involved in ongoing training to the multidisciplinary team
- To be part of a wider network of SLTs in Sirona including peer supervision and support
- To receive clinical and operational leadership from the Clinical Specialist SLT for stroke
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Person specification
Qualifications
- HCPC registered/RCSLT member
- Educated to degree or equivalent (SLT)
Knowledge and experience
- Specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of therapeutic models of working with communication disorders and dysphagia in adults with neurological and medical conditions
- Experience of working as core member of MDT
- Experience supervising junior staff
- Advanced dysphagia skills: Independent working with patients with complex dysphagia in a range of acute settings with multiple aetiologies
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience of working with adults with communication / swallowing disorders after stroke in a community setting
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Bristol employer: Sirona-Care-
As a Chief Medical Officer at Sirona, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises high-quality clinical pathways and collaborative care models. With a commitment to diversity, equality, and professional development, we offer an inclusive work culture where your leadership can drive meaningful change in healthcare. Enjoy comprehensive NHS benefits, generous annual leave, and the opportunity to influence preventative medicine while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to improving community health outcomes.
