Professional Lead for Children's Speech and Language Therapy
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SOC 2223 (82% match) is an eligible occupation, and Sirona care & health is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2223 (Speech and language therapists) · 82% match
- Likely 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors) · 16% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2223 Speech and language therapists Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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.
Why Join Us?
- 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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Grainne Rogers Job title: Head of Children's Therapies and SEND Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07880300631
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Where this offer sits in the market
Speech and language therapists (SOC 2223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~10k in sample- Median £44,824
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