Band 5/6 Speech & Language Therapist – Permanent – Newcastle

Pulsejobs.com; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist in Newcastle. You will work within a vibrant team to provide exceptional care for individuals with complex communication needs. The role offers both Band 5 and Band 6 opportunities, along with extensive support and benefits aimed at enhancing your professional journey.

Benefits

Wellbeing support, including occupational health and counselling services

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to rewards scheme for shopping savings

Cycle to Work Scheme

33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Eligible for any level of experience (Band 5 or Band 6).
• HCPC registration.
• Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide therapy interventions for service users with complex needs.
• Collaborate closely with families and external agencies.
• Develop skills in phonological awareness and literacy development.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment

Therapy interventions

Phonological awareness

Literacy development

Social communication

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Job description

Role: Speech & Language Therapist
Banding: Band 5/6
Location: Newcastle
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000 – £45,000

The AHP team at Pulse is seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join our team in Newcastle. Join our busy, and vibrant centre dedicated to providing exceptional care to individuals with complex speech, language, communication, and dysphagia needs. We are committed to lifelong learning and delivering specialist services to support our service users and their families.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

You will assess and provide therapy interventions for a caseload of service users or students with complex needs under the regular supervision of a clinical supervisor. You will work within an integrated, trans-disciplinary team to ensure therapy targets are embedded within the curriculum. You will collaborate closely with families, carers, and external agencies. You will provide training and advice to families, carers, and school/college staff. You will develop skills in working with all forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and specific approaches such as phonological awareness, literacy development, and social communication.

What we are looking for in a Speech and Language Therapist:

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification
• HCPC registration
• Open to candidates with any level of experience for either Band 5 or Band 6.

What’s in it for you:

• Wellbeing support, including occupational health, physio services, and counselling services.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (contributions can be matched up to 5%).
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.