Sirona care & health CIC

Children's Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is excited to advertise Band 6 sessions working with children and young people with complex needs across a range of Mainstream and Special Schools.

We are a large, friendly and supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists that deliver a variety of clinical Speech and Language Therapy Services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within the Complex Needs Team, across Mainstream and Special Schools in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, providing assessment and therapy as required.

Your caseload will range from 4-19yrs of age and cover children and young people with a wide range of needs including syndromes, cerebral palsy and global developmental delay. You will regularly need to use your knowledge of different AAC methods, developed communication skills and MDT working.

As you will be working within schools across a wide range of areas , access to a vehicle will be very beneficial.

The Complex Needs SLT team are a small, supportive team who meet regularly through the year with frequent opportunities for CPD and supervision.

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

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7861506-WW

Job locations

Eastgate House,

Unit 9, Eastgate Centre, Eastgate Road, Eastville

Bristol

BS5 6XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

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 Speech and Language Therapy
HCPC Registration

Desirable

Post qualification dysphagia competencies
Other relevant qualifications e.g. Makaton

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Sound understanding of the SEND code of Practice
Experience of working with children with complex needs
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)

Desirable

Experience of providing specialist support to children with complex motor and / or communication needs
Experience of providing specialist support to children with eating and drinking difficulties
Experience of providing training to staff members
Experience of working with / in schools

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Hons Speech and Language Therapy
HCPC Registration

Desirable

Post qualification dysphagia competencies
Other relevant qualifications e.g. Makaton

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Sound understanding of the SEND code of Practice
Experience of working with children with complex needs
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)

Desirable

Experience of providing specialist support to children with complex motor and / or communication needs
Experience of providing specialist support to children with eating and drinking difficulties
Experience of providing training to staff members
Experience of working with / in schools

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Eastgate House,

Unit 9, Eastgate Centre, Eastgate Road, Eastville

Bristol

BS5 6XX

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Eastgate House,

Unit 9, Eastgate Centre, Eastgate Road, Eastville

Bristol

BS5 6XX

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)