Professional Lead for Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Sirona care & health CICBristol, BS5 6XX, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Sirona care & health CIC based in Bristol, BS5 6XX. The advertised salary is £57,528 to £64,750. Applications close on 17 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy to join the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service across BNSSG.
As the Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy, you will oversee and guide the speech and language therapy team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic services. Your leadership will drive the development and implementation of clinical practices, contribute to strategic planning, and enhance the overall effectiveness of our children's speech and language therapy services.
- Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people by leading a dedicated team of professionals.
- Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development through training and mentorship.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor a team of speech and language therapists, providing support and guidance to ensure professional development and high standards of practice.
- Clinical Excellence: Oversee the delivery of speech and language therapy services, ensuring they meet the highest clinical standards and are tailored to the needs of clients.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic planning and development of speech and language therapy services, aligning them with organisational goals and client needs.
- Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality assurance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy interventions and improve service delivery.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, educators, and stakeholders to provide integrated care and support for clients.
- Research & Development: Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in speech and language therapy and incorporate evidence-based practices into service delivery.
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.
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.
If you are currently requiring a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date, please disclose your expiry date in your application.
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.
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.
If you are currently requiring a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date, please disclose your expiry date in your application.
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.
- HCPC Registered
- RCSLT Registered
- Extensive experience in delivering Speech and Language Therapy to CYP
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills, Experience & Knowledge Required
- Experience in managing or leading a team or service
- Experience in change management
- Extensive experience in delivering high quality, evidence based clinical services
- Knowledge of CQC, SEND Inspections
- Experience in using activity and performance data to monitor and improve service delivery
- Experience of partnership wide collaboration to enhance service delivery
- Masters level qualification in leadership or clinical specialism
- HCPC Registered
- RCSLT Registered
- Extensive experience in delivering Speech and Language Therapy to CYP
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills, Experience & Knowledge Required
- Experience in managing or leading a team or service
- Experience in change management
- Extensive experience in delivering high quality, evidence based clinical services
- Knowledge of CQC, SEND Inspections
- Experience in using activity and performance data to monitor and improve service delivery
- Experience of partnership wide collaboration to enhance service delivery
- Masters level qualification in leadership or clinical specialism
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).
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).
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Eastgate Hub
Unit 9 Eastgate Centre
Bristol
BS5 6XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Eastgate Hub
Unit 9 Eastgate Centre
Bristol
BS5 6XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 332 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays more than about 85% of them.
There are 3,997 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 467 of them in South West.
You have 18 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 13 days, so this is a longer window than usual.
Sirona care & health CIC has 15 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
GovJobs does not take applications or send your details to the employer. Use the apply button to open the official Nhs Jobs advert, then check the employer's instructions, attachments, person specification and closing time before applying.
This listing was last checked on 28 Aug 2026, 11:02. If the official advert has changed or closed, report it and we will review the listing.
Why this listing is on GovJobs
GovJobs indexes public-sector vacancies from official sources, normalises the title, employer, location, salary and deadline, and links back to the source so you can verify the advert yourself.
The source for this role is Nhs Jobs. Applications stay on the official employer or source website, not on GovJobs.