Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse Healthcare; London; On-site; NOK 931,000 - 1,280,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is recruiting a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to deliver expert assessment and intervention for adults with dysphagia, complex needs and AAC in a London setting.

You will work as an autonomous clinician within the Speech & Language Therapy Service, leading on complex cases, MDT collaboration, and supervision of junior staff where appropriate. This role focuses on specialist clinics and contributing to service development.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist.
• Significant experience with 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

Dysphagia

Complex needs

AAC

MDT leadership

Job description

Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

London

Job Title: Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Dysphagia, Complex Needs & AAC

Banding: Band 7

Department: Speech & Language Therapy Service

Contract Type: Locum

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday

Job Overview

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

You will work as an autonomous clinician, providing specialist input across a range of clinical presentations and contributing to MDT pathways that support individuals with long‑term, progressive, and complex conditions.

Key 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

Requirements

• HCPC‑registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Significant experience working with 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)

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know so we can support you appropriately.

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.