Band 7/8a – Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist – Croydon

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7/8a Adult Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated team. This role involves assessing and treating adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized degree, HCPC & RCSLT registration, and experience in the field. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patient care while developing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in communication and swallowing disorders.
• HCPC & RCSLT registration is required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and discharge adult clients with communication difficulties.
• Collaborate with Community Adult SLT Teams.
• Focus on clients with long-term conditions.

Skills

Assessment

Therapeutic techniques

Collaboration

Education

Recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Adult Speech and Language Therapist
Band: 7/8a
Location: Croydon
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Rate: £35.00 – £43 p/h

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7/8a Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist at a Principal SLT level. Join our client’s team and make a real difference in the lives of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. You will work in a supportive and dynamic environment, providing exceptional patient care. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assess, treat, and discharge adult clients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
· Focus on clients with long-term conditions such as MND and dysfluency.
· Work primarily in the Croydon University Hospital Out-patient area.
· Collaborate with Community Adult SLT Teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

· HCPC & RCSLT registration.
· A recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy or an equivalent qualification.
· At least three to five years, including experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
· Proficiency in using various therapeutic techniques and tools is essential.
· Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and maintaining an up-to-date CPD portfolio.

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 prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not 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.