Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist 7

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to deliver care to children with complex communication needs and feeding difficulties. This locum role is based in Mitcham, offering flexible working hours. The ideal candidate should have HCPC registration and experience with early years and dysphagia caseloads, alongside strong leadership skills. You will work independently across various community settings, delivering expert therapy and supervising junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with early years and dysphagia caseloads.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently across varied community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist assessment and intervention for children with complex communication needs.
• Deliver therapy across community settings including clinics and homes.
• Supervise junior SLTs, assistants, and students.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Time Management

Pediatrics Experience

Speech Therapy

Autism Experience

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Locum Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Banding: Band 7

Location: Cricket Green Polyclinic Birches Close Mitcham CR4 4LQ

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: Full-time hours (flexible arrangements may be considered)

Rate: Competitive dependent on experience

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking a confident and experienced Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SALT) to join the team at Cricket Green Polyclinic in Mitcham. This locum role offers the opportunity to deliver expert care to children aged 019 with complex communication needs and eating and drinking difficulties across community and early years settings.

You will work as an autonomous practitioner managing your own caseload and delivering therapy in a variety of environments including clinics homes schools and nurseries. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities and active involvement in service development and clinical education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist assessment and intervention for children with complex communication and feeding needs
• Deliver therapy across community clinics homes schools and nurseries
• Maintain professional documentation and uphold clinical standards
• Build and maintain relationships with MDTs primary / secondary care and third sector organisations
• Supervise junior SLTs assistants and students
• Lead and contribute to audits research and service development projects
• Deliver training to professionals and carers and support CPD initiatives

Requirements

• HCPC registration (required)
• Proven experience with early years and dysphagia caseloads
• Strong leadership supervision and communication skills
• Ability to work independently across varied community settings
• Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice

Why Pulse

At Pulse we put you first. Our dedicated consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding roles that match your skills and career goals. With exclusive access to opportunities across the UK we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience.

How to Apply

If youre interested in this role or would like to explore other opportunities wed love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us directly to speak with one of our specialist consultants.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace please let us know. Were committed to supporting you every step of the way.

International Recruitment Notice

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England as defined by the 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