Speech and Language Therapist

Sirona care & health CIC

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Job summary

The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team is excited to advertise a range of Band 5 positions in our School Age service across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset (BNSSG).

We are a friendly and supportive team that deliver a variety of clinical Speech and Language Therapy Services across BNSSG. We offer regular training and CPD opportunities to our staff, a buddy system for new starters, regular line management and a regular meeting structure. Opportunity to provide both assessment and therapy for a wide range of clinical presentations. A large and supportive team means that there is plenty of opportunity for development and progression internally

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Therapists and those who are due to graduate in 2025. We provide the support required to work through and complete your RCSLT competencies.

Please do contact us to find out more about the positions that we have available

Main duties of the job

To offer assessment and interventions for child or young person within specified area of clinical needs.
To identify needs and work towards chosen outcomes as they relate to activities of daily life. This may include the individual's educational, leisure, self-care, social communication, speech and language and motor needs and the management of the individual's physical disability.
To carry own caseload within specified clinical area
To provide a safe, client centred, effective and evidence based therapy service in the community setting
You will work within the Children's Service to deliver clinical activities, supported by a robust competency framework to children within their own home and other settings such as school / early years or clinical environments

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-6869477-WW-A

Job locations

Osprey Court

Unit 2, Osprey Court

Bristol

BS14 0BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered with HCPC

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Experience of working with children and / or young people
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of appropriate assessments and therapy interventions for children with SLCN
Knowledge of professional standards of practice
Effective organisation and time management skills

Desirable

Experience of completing assessments/therapy intervention sessions for children with SLCN

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered with HCPC

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Experience of working with children and / or young people
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of appropriate assessments and therapy interventions for children with SLCN
Knowledge of professional standards of practice
Effective organisation and time management skills

Desirable

Experience of completing assessments/therapy intervention sessions for children with SLCN

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.