Job overview
Join our supportive, friendly team to provide high quality stroke rehab in at the Sub-acute Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SSARU). This post would suit someone with a passion for aphasia rehab or wishing to gain further dysphagia and therapy experience.
Previous experience of working as a registered clinician is preferred but support would be given to develop your skills regardless of experience.
We are looking for someone who can make a real difference to people after stroke, loves providing meaningful rehab on goals that are important to the person and is a great team player.
We are dedicated to providing learning opportunities and regular supervision with our highly skilled team.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the role further.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment to adults with communication and swallowing problems within the adult SLT service and stroke team
- To work independently with the support and supervision of clinical leads
- To work on the Sub-acute Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
- To work as an integrated member of the SLT team and stroke team
- To work with members of the multidisciplinary stroke team, including nursing, therapists, and assistant staff
- To be involved in ongoing training to the multidisciplinary team.
- To be part of a wider network of SLTs in Sirona including peer supervision and support
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Dysphagia qualification
Skills, Knowledge, Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of SLT theory and best practice
- Knowledge of standards and guidelines relating to SLT and stroke
- Competent in SLT assessment and interventions with a range of conditions
- Able to work independently and as part of a multi-displinary team
- Relevant experience of working with adults
Desirable
- Experience in stroke / neurology
- Experience of service improvement or quality projects
- Evidence of working in a rehab unit
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This advert is for Speech and Language Therapist - Fixed Term with Sirona care & health CIC in Hengrove, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 19 Aug 2026.
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