Speech & Language Therapist (Paediatric)

Direct Medics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a skilled Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist for a part-time locum role in Glasgow. The position focuses on dysphagia in a paediatric inpatient setting, requiring HCPC registration and specific training. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in the UK. This temporary contract offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and various benefits to enhance your earning potential while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Benefits

FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance

FREE Criminal Records Check

FREE Uniform

FREE Online Training

FREE Mandatory Skills Training

Accommodation / Travel allowance

Excellent Referral Scheme £1000

Weekly Payroll

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered and trained in paediatric dysphagia.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in the UK.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy in a paediatric inpatient setting.
• Handle a majority of workload based on dysphagia competencies.
• Work across various wards including neonatal PICU.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Time Management

Acute Care

Speech Therapy

Assistive Technologies

Autism Experience

Pediatrics Experience

Home Care

Interpretation

Patient Service Experience

Phone Etiquette

Education

HCPC registered speech & language therapist

Paediatric dysphagia trained

2 years post registration experience in the UK

Job description

About Direct Medics

This year were proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary marking a quarter‑century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long‑standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Job Description

Direct Medics are seeking an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist who will be based in Govan Glasgow working in an a cute paediatric inpatient setting. Majority of workload is Dysphagia based so paediatric dysphagia competencies essential. Work across neonatal PICU cardiac generic wards. Temporary contract from January – April 2026 part time 2.5 days per week flexible.

Locum roles with Direct Medics are a great way of enhancing your earning potential as well as working with some of the most professional and successful teams in the country.

Requirements

• HCPC registered speech & language therapist
• Paediatric dysphagia trained
• 2 years post registration experience based in the UK
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Right to live and work in the UK

Benefits

Direct Medics is an approved NHS framework supplier and offer our Allied Health Professionals market‑leading benefits which include the following services and are provided at no cost to our candidates :

Assistance with HCPC Registration Fees

FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance

FREE Criminal Records Check

FREE Uniform

FREE Online Training

FREE Mandatory Skills Training

Accommodation / Travel allowance*

Excellent Referral Scheme 1000*

Weekly Payroll

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible working hours Part-time and Full-time roles available

Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

What We Offer

• Approved and Trusted Supplier : Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultants : We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
• Comprehensive Compliance Assistance : Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• FREE Accredited Training : Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.
• T&Cs Apply

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

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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