Band 7 Highly Specilaist Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse Staffing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is recruiting a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our Speech & Language Therapy Service. The role focuses on expert assessment and intervention for adults with dysphagia, complex communication needs, and AAC.

You will work autonomously as a clinician, contribute to MDT pathways, and support individuals with long-term, progressive conditions across acute, community, and specialist settings.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered SLT with current registration.
• Significant experience with dysphagia, complex needs, and AAC.
• Ability to work autonomously at a highly specialist level.
• Strong MDT communication and leadership skills.
• Experience supervising junior clinicians is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist assessment and intervention for adults with dysphagia, complex communication needs, and AAC.
• Lead complex case management and clinical decision-making.
• Support MDT colleagues across acute, community and specialist settings.
• Contribute to service development and pathway improvements.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior staff and assistants.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation.

Skills

Dysphagia expertise

AAC knowledge

MDT leadership

Independent practice

Supervision of juniors (desirable)

Education

HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Job Title: Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Dysphagia, Complex Needs & AAC

Banding: Band 7

Department: Speech & Language Therapy Service

Contract Type: Locum

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday

Job Overview

Pulse is recruiting a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join a dynamic and supportive Speech & Language Therapy service. This role focuses on delivering expert assessment and intervention for adults with dysphagia, complex communication needs, and AAC requirements.

You will work as an autonomous clinician, providing specialist input across a range of clinical presentations and contributing to MDT pathways that support individuals with long‑term, progressive, and complex conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist assessment and intervention for adults with dysphagia, complex communication needs, and AAC
• Lead on complex case management and clinical decision‑making
• Support MDT colleagues across acute, community, and specialist settings
• Contribute to service development and pathway improvement
• Provide clinical supervision to junior staff and assistants
• Maintain accurate, high‑quality clinical documentation

Requirements

• HCPC‑registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Significant experience working with dysphagia , complex needs , and AAC
• Ability to work independently at a highly specialist level
• Strong MDT communication and leadership skills
• Experience supervising junior clinicians (desirable)

Why Pulse?

Pulse offers a specialist, personalised recruitment experience. Our consultants understand your clinical field and work closely with you to secure roles that align with your skills, experience, and career goals. We provide access to exclusive opportunities and ongoing support throughout your placement.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know so we can support you appropriately.

International Recruitment Notice

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