Band 6 Perinatal Specialist Practitioner - Bristol


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS4 5BJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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Summary

To undertake roles and responsibilities identified in the job description and key local information documents. This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with trust policy, all newly qualified social workers will be recruited initially at Band 5 level, regardless of advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within 2 years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case it may be agreed to extend this for a further 2 years.On successful completion of the ASYE, for which you will be given full support of an experienced Social Worker as well as Divisional Social Work Lead, and peer support from other ASYE candidates, you will then be eligible to progress to a Band 6 position.If you have been appointed to an advertised Band 6 role this will be an automatic progression, following confirmation of your successful completion. If you have been appointed to a Band 5 you will then be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy.

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