Band 6/7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse Healthcare; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Remote Adult Speech and Language Therapist to provide essential triage and assessment services to adult patients with communication and swallowing needs. The role involves conducting assessments and offering expertise through video consultations. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and HCPC registration, possess strong clinical skills, and be committed to patient care. This flexible position offers £28 - £34 per hour for full/part time ongoing work.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Conducting initial assessments and providing expert advice via video consultations.
• Making appropriate onward referrals to specialists as needed.

Skills

Experience in managing adult acquired communication and swallowing needs

Ability to conduct assessments and provide advice remotely

Strong clinical and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work independently and manage a remote caseload effectively

Commitment to patient-centered care and ongoing professional development

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Band 6/7 Locum Adult Speech and Language Therapist - (REMOTE)

REMOTE

Job Title: Locum Adult Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: Remote
Working Hours: Full/Part time
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £28 - £34 per hour

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6/7 Locum Remote Adult Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. This role involves providing essential triage, assessment, and advisory services to adult patients with acquired communication and swallowing needs in community settings. If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As a Locum Remote Adult Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for triaging patients with communication and swallowing difficulties, conducting initial assessments, and providing expert advice via telephone or video consultations. You will make appropriate onward referrals to specialists such as ENT, Gastroenterology, and Dietitians as needed. Your role will be crucial in ensuring patients receive timely and effective care, and you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications and Experiences

• Experience in managing adult acquired communication and swallowing needs
• Ability to conduct assessments and provide advice remotely
• Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote caseload effectively
• Commitment to patient-centered care and ongoing professional development

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 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.