Band 6/7 Speech and Language Therapist - Integrated Community Stroke

Sanctuary Personnel; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Band 6/7 Integrated Community Stroke Speech and Language Therapist in the Bristol area. The role involves assessing and rehabilitating clients post-stroke, specializing in communication and swallowing disorders. This locum position offers flexible working hours and competitive pay from £26-£31 per hour. Candidates must have HCPC registration and the ability to travel independently.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

CPD growth opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Ability to travel independently; owning a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation for individuals post-stroke.
• Work with clients dealing with aphasia, cognitive-communication disorders, and dysphagia.
• Deliver services directly to clients in their homes.

Skills

Experience in post-stroke rehabilitation

Communication disorders expertise

Dysphagia management experience

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Band 6/7 Integrated Community Stroke Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Bristol/South Gloucestershire | Pay Rate: £26-£31 per hour | Type: Full-time, Ongoing (Locum)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation for individuals post-stroke, focusing on communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work predominantly with clients dealing with aphasia, apraxia of speech, cognitive‑communication disorders, and dysphagia.
• Travel within the community, delivering services directly to clients in their homes to provide a personalised and accessible therapeutic experience.
• Utilise your experience and training, particularly in dysphagia if possible, to manage and improve client outcomes effectively.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic, client‑centred rehabilitation.
• Ensure HCPC registration is active and the ability to travel independently; owning a vehicle is essential.

Requirements

• HCPC registration is required.
• Ability to travel independently; owning a vehicle is essential.

Location and Benefits

• Position based in Bristol with travel to community settings in South Gloucestershire.
• Locum opportunity offering flexibility, variety, and potential CPD growth.
• Competitive hourly pay and opportunities to tailor your schedule to support work‑life balance.

Additional Information

Why Bristol? A city offering urban lifestyle, culture, and outdoor opportunities, making it a vibrant place to live and work.