Band 6 - Speech & Language Therapist - Peterborough - Permanent

Pulse Healthcare; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a skilled Speech & Language Therapist in Peterborough. This permanent full-time role involves supporting young adults in developing their communication skills and fostering independence. Offering competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and an engaging working environment, this position is perfect for dedicated professionals.

Benefits

40 days of annual leave

Company pension and life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Excellent clinical supervision

Ongoing professional development

Friendly, high-performing team

Fully funded DBS checks

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered or pending registration if newly qualified.
• Experience in specialist school settings or mental health settings is beneficial.
• Demonstrated passion for supporting individuals with communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assessments of individuals' communication needs.
• Formulating personalised intervention plans.
• Promoting functional communication in everyday contexts.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Assistive Technologies

Pediatrics Experience

Autism Experience

Time Management

Patient Service Experience

Phone Etiquette

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Title:Speech & Language Therapist
Banding:Band 6
Location: Peterborough Northamptonshire
Start Date:ASAP
Duration:Permanent
Rate:32K 40K per annum
Working hours:Fulltime Monday Friday

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Speech & Language Therapist to join our esteemed client in Peterborough. As a Speech and Language Therapist you will hold a caseload within the College where you will provide a service to young adults aged 16 to 25 years. You will support individuals to develop communication skills with the aim of promoting independence and empowering them to lead a lifestyle of their choosing. Your input will play a vital role in preparing individuals for adulthood and enabling them to engage meaningfully in their communities.

This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful longterm relationships with young people seeing firsthand the positive impact of your support on their learning independence and overall quality of life.

The College is set in a beautiful rural location with extensive grounds to explore. The site includes catering facilities with a cafeteria and a central hub with five dedicated learning bases. We have an onsite animal husbandry provision and horticulture area offering students handson practical learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out assessments of individuals communication needs.
• Working closely with the individual their family educators and carers to ensure a holistic understanding.
• Formulating personalised intervention plans and actively supporting individuals in achieving their goals.
• Promoting functional communication in everyday contexts by embedding support across the curriculum which may include subjects such as:
  • Creative Arts
  • Environmental learning (animal care gardening and woodland studies)
  • Personal Development and Work Skills
  • Functional skills
  • Independent living
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Reading

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC Registered or pending registration if newly qualified.
• Experience either life experience placement or in post working in relevant areas (e.g. learning disability specialist school settings mental health settings) will be of benefit.
• Demonstrating a passion for supporting individuals with these needs.
• Willingness to complete dysphagia eating drinking and swallowing competency framework.

Benefits:

• 40 days of annual leave.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Blue Light Card enjoy discounts at over 15000 stores and restaurants.
• Excellent clinical supervision.
• Ongoing continued professional development and training opportunities.
• A friendly wellestablished highperforming team including Occupational Therapy Music Therapy Educational Psychology and Service Development Practitioners.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Fully funded DBS checks.
• Free onsite parking.

Why work with Pulse

From the moment you register with us our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation youll 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 youll have access to exclusive opportunities that you wont find anywhere else.
We always prioritise your best interests engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual a professionalnot just a resource.

How to Apply

If you are interested in registering with us would like to know more about this position or simply discuss any other opportunities we have we would love to hear from you by applying using the link below.

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.

Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 32 - 40