Job summary
This role is to provide leadership to the ICSS team and clinical specialism in Speech and Language Therapy. It involves working with other team leads in the MDT to support the day to day running of the service, monitor outcomes and performance and to supervise junior colleagues. You would also provide Specialist intervention to people who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties after stroke in their homes or local community.

The role is based in North Somerset but involves working with others to look at Speech Therapy provision and the running of the service more widely across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire along with the service lead.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical intervention for Speech and Language therapy as part of an MDT including those with complex needs
• Provide leadership, clinical support and supervision to motivate team members and develop effective team working and personal development.
• Triage referrals & be a key point of contact for the community stroke service
• Involvement in performance reporting and workforce management
• Providing advice and support in specialist field for the MDT and other community teams
• Support the service lead in developing policies and processes and auditing performance
• Responsible for the principles of clinical governance, health and safety, governance, health and safety,
• Responsibility for HR processes such as performance management, recruitment, complaints and incident reporting and incident reporting with direct reports
• To provide clinical education for students and junior colleagues

About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Details
Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 083-8266368-HO
Job locations: Cadbury Garden Centre Offices, Smallway, Congresbury, BS49 5AA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see full job description for details,

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.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist with relevant degree and HCPC registration
• Evidence of Dysphagia training

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of study at masters level or willingness to undertake

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Significant experience of stroke rehabilitation
• Specialist skills in managing communication and swallowing difficulties after stroke
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Involvement in service development and audit

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community stroke service
• Able to work collaboratively within own and multidisciplinary health and social care teams
• Highly competent clinical documentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.