Children's Speech and Language Therapist
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Sirona care & health CIC Children's Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team is excited to be seeking Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join us!
We currently have a range of Band 5 roles available within our team, being offered on permanent as well as fixed-term contracts.
"This has been the perfect Band 5 position for me, I'm gaining tonnes of experience whilst accessing as much support, supervision and CPD as I need to develop my clinical skills and progress my career" - Current Band 5 SALT
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.
We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Therapists. We provide the support required to work through and complete your RCSLT competencies.
Opportunities Available:
- We have a 0.6 WTE permanent post available working in Early Years clinics across South Gloucestershire.
- In addition to this we also have up to 0.6 WTE available on fixed-term contracts working within the School-Age SLT team in South Gloucestershire and the Early Years Complex Needs team across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.
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 both clinic environments and schools.
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 (pro rata), 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
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
083-8293171-WW
Job locations
Patchway Hub
Rodway Road
Bristol
BS34 5PE
United Kingdom
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 experience in your personal statement that is not included in your application form 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 experience in your personal statement that is not included in your application form this information may be discounted.
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
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.
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
Patchway Hub
Rodway Road
Bristol
BS34 5PE
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
Patchway Hub
Rodway Road
Bristol
BS34 5PE
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:
Early Years SLT Team Lead, South Gloucestershire
Eleanor Jones
07423618654
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
083-8293171-WW
Job locations
Patchway Hub
Rodway Road
Bristol
BS34 5PE
United Kingdom
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