Speech & Language Therapist - Early Years (Dysphagia) Fixed Term

Sirona-Care-; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Agenda for Change Salary

27+ days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Job summary

Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist (Early Years) to manage a caseload of young children with complex needs. You will support communication development and, where qualified, feeding and swallowing skills, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The role is NHS-based, with a Band 6/7 level dependent on experience, and a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months. 30 hours per week with flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with complex needs.
• Experience working with dysphagia.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Evidence of master-level CPD in clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 0-5 year olds with complex needs.
• Support communication development and, if qualified, eating and swallowing skills.
• Provide supervision and guidance within a multidisciplinary team.
• Triage referrals and provide line management for junior staff.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Dysphagia experience

Clinical specialist experience

Line management experience

Dysphagia in under 1s

Education

Degree level qualification recognised by Professional Governing Body

HCPC Registration

Master level CPD training in clinical specialism

Job description

Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist (Early Years) to manage a caseload of young children with complex needs. You will support communication development and, where qualified, feeding and swallowing skills, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The role is NHS-based, with a Band 6/7 level dependent on experience, and a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months. 30 hours per week with flexible working options are available.