Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - ALDHS
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist role within the Sirona Adult Learning Disability Health Service (SALDHS). The post involves working with people with learning disabilities who have communication and/or eating and drinking needs. You will manage a clinical caseload, provide assessments, develop care plans, and deliver training to carers and staff in a community setting. The role offers excellent support and opportunities for skill development in AAC, signing, and dysphagia management.
Essential criteria
- Experience working with adults with Learning Disability. Knowledge of Speech and language therapy assessments and interventions relevant to Learning Disability needs including AAC, Signing, Visual Strategies and Intensive Interaction
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
- Computer skills including use of electronic patient records
- Recent experience relevant to community working
Desirable criteria
- Experience of developing and providing training
- Completion of audits and or research Experience of managing dysphagia in the community
- Experience of using Talking Mats
- Experience of using Social Stories
- Recognised qualification in speech and language therapy
- RCSLT approved Licence to Practice
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience working with adults with Learning Disability. Knowledge of Speech and language therapy assessments and interventions relevant to Learning Disability needs including AAC, Signing, Visual Strategies and Intensive Interaction
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
- Computer skills including use of electronic patient records
- Recent experience relevant to community working
- Experience of developing and providing training
- Completion of audits and or research Experience of managing dysphagia in the community
- Experience of using Talking Mats
- Experience of using Social Stories
- Recognised qualification in speech and language therapy
- RCSLT approved Licence to Practice
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Sirona care & health CIC
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - ALDHS
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for a motivated Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in working with people with a learning disability to take a Band 6 specialist role in the Sirona Adult Learning Disability Health Service (SALDHS).
This is a full-time position based in North Somerset, with opportunities to also work with colleagues covering South Gloucestershire and Bristol. The service hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
You will work within a locality multi-disciplinary team, with the opportunity to work with specialist SLTs across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire delivering person centred care, and training to care and support staff.
The post offers excellent support with opportunities to develop skills in:
- Assessment and management of communication, including lining with AACWEST
- Developing resources and accessible information
- Developing skills in Signing, using Talking Mats, and AAC
- Delivering training to carers and family members
- Opportunity to develop skills in managing eating, drinking and swallowing issues
- Excellent supervision and peer support available as well as regular Journal Club and opportunities to develop care pathways
- Regular team meetings and MDT working
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