Speech & Language Therapist - North East Wales

Job Title: Paediatric Mainstream Speech and Language Therapist – Birmingham Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Birmingham (South & South-west OR North & East of the city) Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00–£27.50 per hour Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time (22.5–37.5 hours per week) Job Overview We are currently seeking two experienced and dedicated Speech and Language Therapists (SaLTs) to join the BCHC NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham. This is a peripatetic role supporting children, families, and education staff in mainstream schools across the South & South-west or North & East of the city. There is also an opportunity to work in a small number of special schools for candidates with the appropriate experience. This role is ideal for therapists with experience managing caseloads across the full range of Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN), including social communication difficulties. You will play a vital role in supporting children to develop communication skills through assessment, intervention, and collaborative work with schools and families. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Support children with SLCN in mainstream and, where appropriate, special schools. Act as a link therapist between schools, families, and clinical teams. Conduct both formal and informal assessments and deliver functional, tailored therapy strategies. Manage caseloads efficiently, demonstrating strong negotiation and organisational skills. Work within the Balanced System® framework across Universal, Targeted, and Specialist levels. Maintain accurate clinical records, including using EPR systems such as RIO. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support child development and learning outcomes. Travel across the city; a full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential. 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 eligibilit

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: Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6 Location: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£27.50 per hour Working Hours: Part-time or full-time Contract Duration: 3 months Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join the team at Royal Liverpool Hospital on a locum basis for an initial period of three months. This role is ideal for a clinician with experience in an acute adult inpatient setting, covering both critical care and medical wards. The successful candidate will be confident in assessing and managing adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties, with a particular emphasis on dysphagia management. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support patient safety, recovery and rehabilitation. This opportunity offers flexible part-time or full-time working arrangements and an immediate start for a suitably qualified and experienced clinician. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess and manage adult inpatients presenting with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties. Provide Speech and Language Therapy services across critical care and acute medical wards. Undertake comprehensive dysphagia assessments and develop appropriate management plans. Make evidence-based clinical recommendations to support safe and effective patient care, including advice on swallowing and dietary management. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery, rehabilitation and discharge planning. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. Prioritise and manage a varied acute caseload, responding to changing clinical needs. Where appropriately trained and competent, undertake Fibreoptic Endo

Job Title: Locum Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist– Birmingham Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Birmingham – Citywide Community Services Start Date: ASAP Salary: £27.50–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or part-time Contract Duration: 3 months Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6/7 Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a community-based service in Birmingham on a locum basis for an initial period of three months. The successful candidate will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for children, young people and their families across a range of community settings, including clinics, Child Development Centres, educational settings and patients’ homes. Working as part of multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams, you will contribute to the holistic assessment, diagnosis and intervention of children and young people within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway. You will deliver highly specialist interventions in line with agreed packages of care and clinical pathways, while working collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the Neurodevelopmental Pathway, support service improvement and demonstrate clinical leadership across Birmingham. With an immediate start available, flexible full-time or part-time working options and an initial three-month contract, this is an excellent opportunity for a specialist clinician seeking their next locum position. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people within community settings across Birmingham. Support the holistic assessment, diagnosis and intervention of children and young people within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway. Deliver highly specialist interventions in line with agreed clinical pathways and packages of care. Work