Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Leeds Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Rate: £24.00–£31.00 per hour (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Locum Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist to support services across Leeds. This locum role is ideal for clinicians looking to make an impact by helping reduce long waiting lists and delivering face-to-face care in schools and clinics. The caseload will primarily involve mainstream paediatric work, with opportunities to contribute to specialist areas depending on your skills and experience. Key Responsibilities Provide assessment, treatment, and management of children with speech, language, and communication needs Deliver therapy sessions in schools and clinic settings across Leeds Support efforts to reduce waiting times through timely and effective intervention Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards Collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to support child development Requirements Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (required) HCPC registration (required) Experience working with paediatric caseloads in community or educational settings Ability to work face-to-face across multiple locations in Leeds Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills Flexibility to contribute to specialist areas if applicable Why Pulse? At Pulse, we put you first. Our dedicated consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding roles that match your skills and career goals. With exclusive access to opportunities across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience. How to Apply If you're interested in this role or would like to explore other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us directly to speak with one of our specialist consultants. Reasonable Adjust

Job Title: ADOS Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Leeds Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Rate: £35.00–£55.00 per hour (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Locum or Permanent (flexible) Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking a skilled and ADOS-trained Speech and Language Therapist to join a flexible and supportive team in Leeds. This role involves conducting structured assessments using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and contributing to multidisciplinary evaluations for children and young people. The client is open to both locum and permanent arrangements and welcomes applications from clinicians seeking full-time or part-time hours. Key Responsibilities Conduct ADOS assessments for children and young people Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support diagnostic pathways Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives Provide specialist input and guidance to families and professionals Requirements Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (required) HCPC registration (required) Formal ADOS training and experience conducting assessments Experience working within paediatric or CAMHS settings (preferred) Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Why Pulse? At Pulse, we put you first. Our dedicated consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding roles that match your skills and career goals. With exclusive access to opportunities across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience. How to Apply If you're interested in this role or would like to explore other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us directly to speak with one of our specialist consultants. Reasonable Adjustments If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process o

Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Birmingham Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Birmingham Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months Salary: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Part or full time – Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (approximately 37.5 hours per week for full-time) Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join an acute healthcare setting in Birmingham on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with strong acute experience to manage an independent caseload of adults presenting with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties. The successful therapist will need to be dysphagia trained and confident working autonomously within an acute environment. You will be responsible for assessing, managing and providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy intervention to adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing needs. This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team while managing your own clinical caseload and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Independently manage a caseload of adult patients within an acute hospital setting. Assess and manage adults presenting with acquired swallowing difficulties and dysphagia. Assess and provide intervention for adults with acquired communication difficulties. Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans based on patients’ clinical needs. Provide specialist dysphagia assessment, advice and management in line with professional standards and local protocols. Work autonomously while recognising when further clinical input or escalation is required. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support effective patient care and discharge planning. Provide appropriate advice, education and support to patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals. Maintain ac

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Cambridge Start Date: ASAP Rate: £28.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Part time Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a hospital-based team in Cambridge. In this role, you will provide comprehensive specialist Speech and Language Therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist looking to work within an acute setting and further develop advanced clinical skills. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Work independently as an Advanced Practitioner in Speech and Language Therapy, delivering assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex speech, communication, and swallowing disorders. Contribute to specialist multidisciplinary teams across cardiothoracic services, providing expert input into patient care. Conduct and interpret instrumental assessments, including Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and videofluoroscopy. Manage patients with tracheostomies, ensuring competencies are maintained. Deliver training and education to staff, carers, and other healthcare professionals as required. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have: A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent). HCPC registration and membership (or eligibility) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Experience working within an acute adult setting. Competency in instrumental swallowing assessments such as FEES and videofluoroscopy. Experience managing patients with tracheostomies. Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills. Why Choose Pulse? From the moment you register wit

Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Head and Neck Cancer Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Plymouth Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Contract Duration: 6 Months Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Band 6/7 Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated Head and Neck Cancer team in Plymouth on a locum basis. This exciting opportunity is available for an immediate start and offers flexible full-time or part-time hours over a 6-month contract. You will play a key role in providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with head and neck cancer. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across the cancer pathway, supporting patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer. Deliver evidence-based interventions for patients undergoing surgical, medical, and radiotherapy treatments. Provide pre-operative counselling and post-operative rehabilitation, including voice restoration where appropriate. Work collaboratively with ENT consultants, oncologists, dietitians, specialist nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with HCPC and local service standards. Contribute to service development and support the delivery of high-quality patient care. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have: A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent). HCPC registration. Previous experience working as a Band 6 or Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist. Experience managing adults with head and neck cancer and dysphagia. Excellent communication, organisational, and multidisciplinary working

Job Title: Remote Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Banding: 6/7 Location: United Kingdom (primarily remote, with required in-person attendance for induction/equipment) Start Date: Mid-April 2026 Salary: £24.00–£26.50 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (Tuesday–Thursday; fixed schedule) Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a short-term, consultative role supporting virtual school-based meetings within Bedford Borough. This role is ideal for candidates with experience working with children and young people in mainstream school settings and confidence in providing advice within a consultative model. While the majority of the role is delivered virtually, the post holder is required to attend in person at the start and end of the contract for induction and equipment collection/return. The working days are fixed and non-negotiable: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Provide advice and support to school staff regarding Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) in children and young people. Contribute to virtual school-based meetings and multidisciplinary discussions. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with professional standards. Deliver clear guidance to non-specialist staff in a consultative capacity. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have: A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent). HCPC registration. Experience working with children and young people with SLCN. Experience working in or with mainstream school settings. Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide clear advice to non-specialists. Availability to start mid-April 2026. Ability to attend in-person induction and equipment collection/return. Note: Due to the consultative nature of this role,