Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – Birmingham

Pulse Healthcare; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is seeking an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join a community-based children's service in Birmingham.

You will deliver face-to-face assessments, provide detailed reports, and contribute to EHCPs, managing an independent paediatric caseload in Birmingham clinics.

The role offers Band 6/7 level responsibilities, with full-time or part-time options and a competitive hourly rate dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in paediatric SLT services and face-to-face community assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive face-to-face community assessments for children with speech, language, and communication difficulties.
• Complete detailed assessments and formulate appropriate intervention recommendations.
• Manage an independent paediatric caseload efficiently and effectively.
• Utilise standardised assessment tools to support clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, educational settings, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Produce high-quality clinical reports and recommendations.
• Contribute to EHCPs where required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Skills

Independent caseload management

Excellent communication

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

DEEP

CELF-4

CELF-5

Pre-School CELF

RAPT

Job description

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – Birmingham

West Midlands

Job Title: Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6 / 7

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Hourly Rate: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Considered

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join a community-based children's service in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled clinician to provide specialist face-to-face assessments for children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs. The successful candidate will work independently within community clinics, delivering high-quality assessments, detailed clinical reports, and evidence-based recommendations to support positive outcomes for children and their families.

The role is ideally suited to a Speech and Language Therapist who is confident managing an independent caseload and experienced in the use of a range of standardised paediatric assessment tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive face-to-face community assessments for children with speech, language, and communication difficulties.
• Complete detailed assessments and formulate appropriate intervention recommendations.
• Manage an independent paediatric caseload efficiently and effectively.
• Utilise a range of standardised assessment tools to support clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, educational settings, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Produce high-quality clinical reports and recommendations.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Previous experience working within paediatric Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Experience conducting face-to-face community-based assessments.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload.
• Proficiency in the use of:
• DEEP
• CELF-4
• CELF-5
• Pre-School CELF
• RAPT
• Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning, and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Choose Pulse?

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With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

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