Professional Lead for Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Sirona care & health CIC
Bristol, BS5 6XX
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
17 days left
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy to join the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service acr...
- Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor a team of speech and language therapists, providing support and guidance to ensure professional development and high standards of practice.
- Clinical Excellence: Oversee the delivery of speech and language therapy services, ensuring they meet the highest clinical standards and are tailored to the needs of clients.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic planning and development of speech and language therapy services, aligning them with organisational goals and client needs.
- Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality assurance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy interventions and improve service delivery.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, educators, and stakeholders to provide integrated care and support for clients.
- Research & Development: Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in speech and language therapy and incorporate evidence-based practices into service delivery.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- RCSLT Registered
- Extensive experience in delivering Speech and Language Therapy to CYP
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills, Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in managing or leading a team or service
- Experience in change management
- Extensive experience in delivering high quality, evidence based clinical services
- Knowledge of CQC, SEND Inspections
- Experience in using activity and performance data to monitor and improve service delivery
- Experience of partnership wide collaboration to enhance service delivery
Desirable
- Masters level qualification in leadership or clinical specialism
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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