Band 6 - Speech and Language Therapist - York

Pulse Healthcare; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare in York is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated team. The role involves assessing and treating patients with communication and swallowing disorders, and delivering evidence-based treatment plans. You will work with doctors, nurses and other professionals, supervise junior staff, contribute to audits and ongoing professional development, and ensure accurate patient records in line with NHS policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Experience in audit and research; knowledge of Clinical Governance.
• Leadership and supervision skills; ability to train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Design and implement tailored, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses and other professionals for coordinated care.
• Train and supervise junior staff; participate in clinical audits.
• Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to NHS policies.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Audit and research

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Band 6 - Speech and Language Therapist - York

York

Job Title:Speech and Language Therapist
Banding:Band 6
Location:York
Start:ASAP
Duration:3 Months
Rate:£20 - £30
Working Hours:Full-time

Are you a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? Our client in York is seeking a passionate and skilled professional to join their dynamic team. This role offers a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will be highly valued. If you are committed to making a difference in patient care and eager to grow professionally, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will play a crucial role in assessing and treating patients with diverse communication and swallowing disorders. You will design and implement tailored treatment plans based on evidence-based practices to ensure the best possible outcomes for your patients. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will ensure seamless and coordinated patient care. Your responsibilities will also include training and supervising junior staff, participating in clinical audits, and engaging in ongoing professional development to uphold high standards of practice. Efficiently managing your caseload, maintaining accurate patient records, and adhering to NHS policies and guidelines will be essential to delivering a high-quality service.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Specialist clinical training in relevant areas
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with communication and swallowing disorders
• Experience in audit and research
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Leadership and supervision skills
• Enhanced DBS check

Why Work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you will 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 will have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritise 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.