Senior Specialist SLT – Dysphagia & AAC

Pulse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Working autonomously within MDT pathways, you will lead complex case management, supervise junior staff, and contribute to service development. The post is a locum position with Monday to Friday working patterns.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist.
• Significant experience in 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).

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.

Skills

HCPC-registered SLT

Dysphagia

Complex needs

AAC

Independent practice

MDT leadership

Supervision of junior staff

Job description

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

Working autonomously within MDT pathways, you will lead complex case management, supervise junior staff, and contribute to service development. The post is a locum position with Monday to Friday working patterns.