Sirona care & health CIC

Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

Join our supportive, friendly team to provide high quality stroke rehab in people's homes as part of an MDT. This post is fixed term to cover a secondment so could suit someone with a passion for aphasia rehab and wanting to give community work a try.

Previous experience of working as a registered clinician is preferred but support would be given to develop your skills regardless of experience.

We are looking for someone who can make a real difference to people after stroke, loves providing meaningful rehab on goals that are important to the person and is a great team player.

We are dedicated to providing learning opportunities and regular supervision with our highly skilled team.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the role further.

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

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.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7918907-SL

Job locations

ICSS, Castlewood

Tickenham Road,

Clevedon

BS21 6FW


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.

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.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of SLT theory and best practice
  • Knowledge of standards and guidelines relating to SLT and stroke
  • Competent in SLT assessment and interventions with a range of conditions
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Relevant experience of working with adults

Desirable

  • Experience in community rehab
  • Experience in stroke rehab

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Dysphagia qualification
Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of SLT theory and best practice
  • Knowledge of standards and guidelines relating to SLT and stroke
  • Competent in SLT assessment and interventions with a range of conditions
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Relevant experience of working with adults

Desirable

  • Experience in community rehab
  • Experience in stroke rehab

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Dysphagia qualification

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

ICSS, Castlewood

Tickenham Road,

Clevedon

BS21 6FW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

ICSS, Castlewood

Tickenham Road,

Clevedon

BS21 6FW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical and Operational Lead ICSS

Emma Richards

emma.richards38@nhs.net

07740945758

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7918907-SL

Job locations

ICSS, Castlewood

Tickenham Road,

Clevedon

BS21 6FW


Supporting documents

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