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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Bristol, Somerset BS16 2UU

Key information

Pay
£41,025 to £44,993 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
8 Sep 2026
Closing date
21 Sep 2026

About this role

The role

Managing and prioritising a clinical caseload of patients with complex communication and/or swallowing needs. Completing specialist assessments and developing individualised treatment programmes. Delivering evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions. Supporting patients to achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence. Contributing to multidisciplinary assessment, goal setting, care planning and reviews. Providing specialist advice and training to colleagues, families and carers where appropriate. Supporting the assessment and management of dysphagia. Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records. Contributing to clinical audit, service development and quality improvement. Supporting students and junior colleagues where appropriate. Working in accordance with professional standards, policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the people we support.

What to look forward to

25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group