Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist -Stroke
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Sirona care & health CIC Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist -Stroke
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
This role is to provide leadership to the ICSS team and clinical specialism in Speech and Language Therapy. It involves working with other team leads in the MDT to support the day to day running of the service, monitor outcomes and performance and to supervise junior colleagues. You would also provide Specialist intervention to people who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties after stroke in their homes or local community.
The role is based in North Somerset but involves working with others to look at Speech Therapy provision and the running of the service more widely across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire along with the service lead.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical intervention for Speech and Language therapy as part of an MDT including those with complex needs
- Provide leadership, clinical support and supervision to motivate team members and develop effective team working and personal development.
- Triage referrals & be a key point of contact for the community stroke service
- Involvement in performance reporting and workforce management
- Providing advice and support in specialist field for the MDT and other community teams
- Support the service lead in developing policies and processes and auditing performance
- Responsible for the principles of clinical governance, health and safety, governance, health and safety,
- Responsibility for HR processes such as performance management, recruitment, complaints and incident reporting and incident reporting with direct reports
- To provide clinical education for students and junior colleagues
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
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
083-8266368-HO
Job locations
Cadbury Garden Centre Offices
Smallway,
Congresbury
BS49 5AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description for details,
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 full job description for details,
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Speech and Language Therapist with relevant degree and HCPC registration
- Evidence of Dysphagia training
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
- Evidence of study at masters level or willingness to undertake
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of stroke rehabilitation
- Specialist skills in managing communication and swallowing difficulties after stroke
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Involvement in service development and audit
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community stroke service
- Able to work collaboratively within own and multidisciplinary health and social care teams
- Highly competent clinical documentation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Speech and Language Therapist with relevant degree and HCPC registration
- Evidence of Dysphagia training
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
- Evidence of study at masters level or willingness to undertake
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of stroke rehabilitation
- Specialist skills in managing communication and swallowing difficulties after stroke
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Involvement in service development and audit
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community stroke service
- Able to work collaboratively within own and multidisciplinary health and social care teams
- Highly competent clinical documentation skills
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
Cadbury Garden Centre Offices
Smallway,
Congresbury
BS49 5AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Cadbury Garden Centre Offices
Smallway,
Congresbury
BS49 5AA
United Kingdom
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
07740945758
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
083-8266368-HO
Job locations
Cadbury Garden Centre Offices
Smallway,
Congresbury
BS49 5AA
United Kingdom
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