Neonatal Speech and Language Therapist | North NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at North Bristol Trust on a part‑time, fixed‑term basis. This opportunity has arisen due to a secondment, and the appointed candidate will work alongside an established specialist neonatal speech and language therapist, although will often be the only speech and language therapist on the unit.

We would prefer for the appointed candidate to work with us on a Tuesday, as this would support the multi‑disciplinary ward round and would be well supported by the established team, however please contact us to discuss if required.

The successful candidate will be joining an established team of Allied Health Professionals (AHP). Our AHPs are highly valued and essential part of the NICU multidisciplinary team (MDT) at North Bristol NHS Trust. Able to work independently and flexibly, the successful applicant will work alongside other AHPs, nurses and medical staff to deliver high quality care to babies and their families.

Southmead NICU is a Level 3 unit providing a centre of excellence for babies requiring medical treatment from 22 weeks gestation. Our unit has 34 cots, comprising of 8 ITU, 8 HDU and 18 SC, with an additional 8 cots on our Transitional Care Ward.

• Provide a highly specialist assessment of feeding and swallowing difficulties to babies admitted to NNU and advise regarding the safest possible method of oral feeding and minimising the risk of aspiration.
• Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to give highly specialist guidance, advice and education on feeding and communication issues for babies on NNU.
• Work in conjunction with the clinical team in planning, coordinating and evaluating the speech and language therapy service within the NNU.
• Provide highly specialist input into policies, procedures and protocols regarding the management of patients on the SLT caseload.
• Work with the multi‑disciplinary team on quality improvement and audit projects.

For further information, please review the attached job description & person specification.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

This advert closes on Thursday 26 Feb 2026.