Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist - Community, Band 6

Pulse Staffing Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an experienced Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join a paediatric community service covering North Yorkshire. The role involves managing a community-based, lower-complexity paediatric caseload across multiple sites, with early intervention focus.

You will work with families, schools and MDTs, travel between sites, and contribute to care planning while maintaining clinical documentation to professional standards.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist with paediatric focus.
• Paediatric and/or community experience preferred.
• Confident working independently in community settings.
• Ability to travel between sites across North Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat paediatric speech, language and communication needs
• Deliver community-based therapy across North Yorkshire
• Work with families, schools and MDTs to support intervention plans
• Contribute to care planning and deliver targeted therapy programmes
• Manage a lower-complexity paediatric caseload within a structured community model
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards

Skills

Travel between sites

Independent work in community

Paediatric communication skills

Education

HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist - North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

Speech & Language Therapist

Start Date: September

Contract: Minimum 6 months (until end of March)

Job Overview

Pulse is seeking an experienced Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join a paediatric community service covering North Yorkshire. This role supports the mobilisation of a new service launching in September and offers a minimum 6‑month contract running to the end of March.

You will manage a community-based, lower‑complexity paediatric caseload, working across multiple sites within North Yorkshire. This model reflects a Herts‑style approach, focusing on early intervention, functional outcomes, and collaborative working with families and education settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat paediatric speech, language and communication needs
• Deliver community-based therapy across York, Selby and Scarborough
• Work closely with families, schools and MDTs to support intervention plans
• Contribute to care planning and deliver targeted therapy programmes
• Manage a lower‑complexity caseload within a structured community model
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards

Qualifications & Experience

• HCPC‑registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Paediatric and/or community experience preferred
• Confident working independently in community settings
• Ability to travel between sites across North Yorkshire

Why Choose Pulse?

Pulse offers a personalised, supportive recruitment experience with access to exclusive roles across the UK. Our consultants understand your profession and are committed to matching you with roles that align with your skills and ambitions.

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