Speech & Language Therapist Early Years Complex Needs (& Dysphagia)
Sirona care & health CIC
Bristol, BS34 5PEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 October 2026
12 days leftJob description
Are you passionate about working with children with complex needs? We are looking for an experienced, ideally dysphagia qualified, Speech and Language...
- Dependent on experience, a specialist / highly specialist clinical practitioner, carrying your own (highly) specialist caseload.
- If employed at Band 7 being a source of expertise, providing support, supervision, teaching, advice and consultation across BNSSG. You will offer highly specialist clinical expertise within complex needs (and dysphagia) and carry your own (highly) specialist caseload.
- If employed at Band 7 you will triage new referrals to the team alongside other band 7 practitioners, according to agreed referral criteria.
- If employed at Band 7 you will be responsible for line managing junior colleagues
- This is a fixed term post for maternity leave cover.
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. It's time to turn your dream into reality!
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 we offer.
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 as an attachment on this vacancy.
Experience & Skills
Essential: - Experience of working with children with complex needs
Desirable
- Experience working with dysphagia
- Previous experience in clinical specialist role
- Experience of line management
- Experience working with under 1s with dysphagia
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification recognised by Professional Governing Body (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists/Chartered Society of Physiotherapists/ Royal College of Occupational Therapists)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Paediatric dysphagia competencies / qualification
- Evidence of Master Level post qualification accredited training and participation in ongoing regular CPD in area of clinical specialism (e.g. Bobath training, Post-grad accredited Dysphagia training)
- Under 1s dysphagia competencies
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
11 September 2026
Last checked
11 September 2026
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