Band 6​/Locum Paediatric Community Speech & Language Therapist

Role:
Speech & Language Therapist – (Paediatric Community)
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: Kettering
Salary: £24.00 to £32.00
Start Date: ASAP
Working hours: Full time/ part time
Duration: 3 months

Pulse is currently searching for an experienced Pediatric community Speech and Language Therapist who can provide overall support. This post is based in Kettering.

About the role:

As a Pediatric community Speech and Language Therapist, you’ll provide vital support to students with autism and learning disabilities. In this role, you’ll assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and communication problems, enabling each child to achieve their full potential. Collaborating with educators, parents, and other therapists, you’ll develop individualized plans tailored to each student’s needs. Your expertise will enhance their academic abilities and improve their daily lives and interactions.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

• Assess and diagnose communication disorders, providing specialist advice to professionals and families.
• Work autonomously, demonstrating a specialist knowledge and range of therapeutic approaches.
• Plan evidence-based therapeutic interventions, collaborating with education staff, schools, nurseries, and families as appropriate.
• Deliver group and individual therapy sessions.
• Provide regular reports, advice, and therapy programmes to education staff, parents, and health professionals.
• Must have a Smartcard, knowledge of System One, and own transport.
• Proven competence in dysphagia assessment and care planning for children under 1 year.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration.
• Experience managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia.
• Experience working with families.

Why work with Pulse?

We offer a knowledgeable, dedicated, and experienced permanent team with longstanding professional relationships across multiple clients. Access exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts, outside NHS rate caps, and private sector agreements. Opportunities also include international roles outside England and the UK.

Please note:

We cannot support applications from candidates residing within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.