Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to take a transformative role in their multidisciplinary Integrated Therapy Team. This position emphasizes clinical leadership, mentorship of junior therapists, and a commitment to delivering outstanding care in educational settings. Candidates should possess a postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and demonstrate significant leadership experience in the field.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus extra day on birthday

Employer pension contributions

Comprehensive learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support services

Cycle2Work scheme

Cost coverage for DBS checks

Eligibility for Medicash health scheme after one year

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC Registration required.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising or managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational delivery of SALT and OT services.
• Manage a caseload of children with diverse needs.
• Design and implement evidence-based training for therapists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Team Management

IT Skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Salary: Between £53,508 and £60,001.50 per annum, working 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you ready to take on a transformative Senior Clinical Leadership role? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of an ambitious, forward-thinking team driving the development and growth of our Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) services across our care and educational settings. We're not just offering you a job; we're inviting you to take a leading role in shaping how our services look, feel, and flourish.

As a Senior Clinical Leader within our multidisciplinary Integrated Therapy Team, you’ll have a real voice, the chance to influence strategic decisions and how our services evolve over the coming years. You’ll lead with passion and purpose, ensuring the OT and SaLT provisions reflect the highest standards of care and innovation. This isn’t just about managing a service and team – it’s about creating the best possible support.

You’ll oversee line management and clinical supervision of a talented team of therapists across our education and care sites, and you’ll be a mentor, guiding and empowering less experienced therapists as they grow and flourish in their careers. We know that excellence comes from blending strategic vision with hands-on expertise. That’s why 40% of your time will be dedicated to clinical work.

This isn’t just an opportunity to join a team; it’s an invitation to lead, innovate, and inspire. You’ll shape the direction of our OT and SaLT services, making decisions that influence lives and shape futures, helping our children and young adults receive the outstanding care they deserve.

A day in the life of a Senior Clinical Lead will involve:

• Leading and supporting the strategic and operational delivery of Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) services across education and care settings.
• Managing a caseload of children and young adults with diverse speech, language, and communication needs, delivering assessments, therapy, and interventions.
• Designing, monitoring, and implementing high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic training for therapists and team members, ensuring a Neurodiversity Affirming and trauma-informed approach.
• Providing supervision, training, and development opportunities for junior therapists and assistants, fostering a supportive team environment.
• Collaborating with the Therapies Director to expand and enhance SALT/OT provision, including recruitment, resource management, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards, confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety protocols, and maintaining accurate clinical records.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A recognised postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC Registration.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience as a Speech and Language Therapist, with a minimum of 1 year in supervising or managing a team.
• The confidence and desire to run supervisions and provide training and support to other therapy professionals.
• Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• A full driving license, as travel to other sites will be required, including to our Tiverton Hub for meetings and training.

If you have NHS experience, this role corresponds to a “Band 8a” level.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave, including public holidays, plus an extra day off on your birthday after one year.
• Employer pension contributions (5% employee, 3% employer).
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts via Blue Light Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing support, including mental health services and group sessions.
• Cycle2Work scheme.
• Cost coverage for DBS checks.
• After 12 months, eligibility for Medicash health scheme and life assurance at twice your salary.

Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS, social media, and reference checks.

At Phoenix Learning and Care, we value diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where everyone can bring their true selves to work.