Senior Speech-Language Therapist – Stroke Specialist

Sirona care & health CIC; Congresbury; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27+ days annual leave

Agenda for Change salary

Job summary

Sirona care & health CIC in Congresbury is seeking a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Stroke) at NHS AfC Band 7. This fixed-term 6-month post offers 37.5 hours weekly, with flexible working.

Lead the Speech and Language Therapy team within the Integrated Community Stroke Service and develop service delivery to optimise recovery for people after stroke. You will oversee clinicians, support junior staff, and drive patient-centred care across Bristol, North Somerset and South

Qualifications

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Evidence of Dysphagia training.
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT).
• Masters level study or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical intervention for Speech and Language therapy as part of an MDT.
• Provide leadership, clinical support and supervision to motivate team members and develop effective teamwork.
• Triage referrals and be a key point of contact for the community stroke service.
• Involvement in performance reporting and workforce management.
• Provide advice and support in specialist field for MDT and other community teams.
• Support the service lead in developing policies and auditing performance.

Skills

Stroke rehab

Leadership

Audit

MDT collaboration

Education

HCPC registered SLT

Dysphagia training

RCSLT member

Masters level study or willing

Job description

Sirona care & health CIC in Congresbury is seeking a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Stroke) at NHS AfC Band 7. This fixed-term 6-month post offers 37.5 hours weekly, with flexible working.

Lead the Speech and Language Therapy team within the Integrated Community Stroke Service and develop service delivery to optimise recovery for people after stroke. You will oversee clinicians, support junior staff, and drive patient-centred care across Bristol, North Somerset and South