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Speech and Language Therapy jobs in Bristol.
Speech and language therapy caseloads have grown sharply in both paediatric and adult acute services, particularly around dysphagia, stroke pathways and school-age communication needs. Actionus places HCPC registered speech and language therapists into locum, contract and permanent roles across NHS, education and independent providers.
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Hiring in Bristol
What the Bristol market looks like.
Bristol anchors healthcare provision for much of the South West, with two large acute trusts plus significant community and mental health provision. Because the wider region is more rural, assignments in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are often filled from the Bristol and Bath travel area.
Major employers in South West England
- —University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- —North Bristol NHS Trust
- —Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
- —Sirona care & health
Also covering
Bath · Weston-super-Mare · Gloucester · Taunton · Swindon · Newport
Typical settings
- Acute stroke and dysphagia teams
- Community paediatrics
- Schools and SEND services
- Independent providers
Common specialities
- Dysphagia
- Paediatrics
- Stroke
- Adult acute
- Learning disabilities
Speech and Language Therapy elsewhere in the UK
- HealthcareSpeech and Language Therapy
Locum Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
We are seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant for a full-time locum position based within mainstream schools across Kingston upon Thames. This role involves delivering therapy programmes to children with communication needs and supporting teaching staff in an educational setting. The position is offered on a term-time only basis with an immediate start available for candidates with relevant experience.
Greater London£18 to £20 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareSpeech and Language Therapy
Locum Speech and Language Therapist (Term Time and Long Term)
A full-time Speech and Language Therapist locum position is available in Kingston upon Thames, South West London. This term-time role involves working across mainstream schools to deliver statutory clinical work and early intervention support within a well-established team. The contract offers potential for extension or transition into a permanent role.
Greater London£30 to £40 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareSpeech and Language Therapy
Locum Speech and Language Therapist
Speech and Language Therapist required for a full-time locum position based in South West London. This term-time role involves working across mainstream schools to deliver statutory clinical work and early intervention support. The successful candidate will join a well-established team with the potential for the contract to extend or transition into a permanent role.
South West London£30 to £40 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareSpeech and Language Therapy
Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for a permanent position at a School in Sutton. This role involves working within a transdisciplinary team to provide high quality clinical support to pupils aged 4 to 19 years with complex physical needs and severe learning disabilities. You will collaborate closely with teachers and wellbeing practitioners to ensure integrated care across three campuses.
Greater London£30 to £35 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareSpeech and Language Therapy
Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
We are seeking a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant for a full-time, term-time only position based in Kingston. This role involves supporting clinical interventions within mainstream schools to improve outcomes for children with speech and language needs. You will work closely with qualified therapists to deliver tailored support programmes.
surrey£13 to £20 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareSpeech and Language Therapy
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
We are seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for a full-time contract role based in Surrey and the South West London area. The position is term-time only and involves supporting children and young people within mainstream school settings until the end of the academic year.
London£25 to £35 per hourContractVIEW ROLE →
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This Head of Therapeutic Services role in South West England offers a permanent 30 hour per week contract with hybrid working options. You will provide strategic leadership for an established charity delivering specialist support to children and families affected by trauma. The position involves overseeing service quality, safeguarding and multidisciplinary team management to drive organisational growth.
Bristol£50,000 to £65,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareBiomedical Science
Band 6 Biomedical Scientist
Band 6 Biomedical Scientist position available for an immediate start on a Locum basis. This specialist role focuses on the precise analysis of diagnostic samples within a busy department, ensuring all clinical results meet stringent quality benchmarks. You will join a dedicated team committed to providing excellence in pathology services through the use of advanced laboratory technologies.
Weston-super-MareLocumVIEW ROLE →
Questions
Speech and Language Therapy work in Bristol, answered.
- What speech and language therapy jobs are available in Bristol?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent speech and language therapy roles across Bristol and the wider South West England area, including acute stroke and dysphagia teams, community paediatrics, schools and send services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
- Which employers hire speech and language therapists in Bristol?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Bristol include University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Sirona care & health, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
- What registration do I need to work as a speech and language therapy professional through Actionus?
- You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
- How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Bristol?
- If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
- How do I get paid for temporary work?
- Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.
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