Community Occupational Therapist Jobs

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-turn-id="request-WEB:268bc43c-662e-4c81-b96a-200f26f0d3b7-3" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:268bc43c-662e-4c81-b96a-200f26f0d3b7-3" data-testid="conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> Job Title: Locum Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Luton Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00–£31.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive community team in Luton. This role involves working with children and young people within community and school-age caseloads, supporting a range of speech, language, and communication needs. The successful candidate will independently manage their own caseload while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 therapist or a Band 7 clinician looking for a flexible locum opportunity within a community setting. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Independently manage a caseload of children and young people within the community and school-age service. • Assess, diagnose, and deliver appropriate intervention plans for children with speech, language, and communication needs. • Work collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to support children’s communication development. • Provide training and advice to parents, carers, and education staff to enable ongoing support for children’s language and communication needs. • Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with professional and organisational standards. • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to care

Job Title: Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: West Midlands Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking two experienced and motivated Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapists (SALT) to join a community service across the West Midlands. This role involves working with children of all ages in a range of community settings, providing assessment and intervention for speech, language, and communication needs. This is an excellent opportunity for Band 6 or Band 7 therapists who are confident working across varied paediatric caseloads. You will play a key role in supporting children and their families to develop communication skills and achieve their full potential across home, school, and community environments. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Assess, diagnose, and manage children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) across a range of ages and settings. • Deliver evidence-based, individualised and group interventions in community environments such as homes, schools, and clinics. • Manage a varied caseload, prioritising clinical need effectively and independently. • Work closely with families, carers, education staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support holistic care. • Provide training and guidance to parents, carers, and school staff to support communication development. • Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational 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 with paediatric caseloads in community settings. • Strong clinical knowledge of speech, language, and communication disorders in children. • Excellent communication,

Job Title: Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: West Midlands Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a community-based service across the West Midlands. This role involves working with adults in community care settings, including care homes and patients’ own homes, supporting individuals with a range of speech, language, and swallowing difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with dysphagia competencies who is confident working independently in the community. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care, helping patients maintain safety, independence, and quality of life. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders (including dysphagia). • Deliver evidence-based interventions within community settings such as care homes and service users’ own homes. • Manage a varied caseload independently, prioritising clinical need effectively. • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, carers, and family members. • Provide training and guidance to carers and support staff on communication strategies and safe swallowing practices. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational 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). • Proven experience working with adults in a community setting. • Dysphagia training and demonstrated competency in managing swallowing disorders. • Strong cli

Job Title: Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist – East London Banding: Band 6/7 (Dependent on Experience) Location: East London (near All Saints DLR) Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£37.00 per hour (or permanent equivalent) Working Hours: Part-time (2.5 days per week) Job Overview We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a paediatric community service in East London, supporting children within mainstream primary school settings. This role involves working across two primary schools located in close proximity, providing targeted support to children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). You will spend two days in one school and half a day in the second, delivering tailored interventions and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. This opportunity is suitable for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist looking for flexible, part-time work. Both locum and permanent candidates will be considered. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Assess, diagnose, and support children with speech, language, and communication needs within mainstream school settings. • Deliver individual and group therapy sessions tailored to pupils’ needs. • Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support communication strategies in the classroom. • Provide advice, training, and support to school staff and parents/carers. • Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards. • Contribute to reviews and multi-disciplinary discussions where appropriate. 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 with paediatric caseloads, ideally within community or school settings. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • A proactive and flexible appr

Job Title: Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist – Enfield Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Enfield Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£35.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a dynamic community service in Enfield. This role involves delivering high-quality speech and language therapy to adults within a community setting, supporting patients and their families/carers across a diverse and multicultural population. You will play a key role in providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering holistic, patient-centred care and support rehabilitation within the community. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Provide a high standard of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs. • Deliver person-centred therapy to patients within community settings, involving families and carers in care plans. • Act as a source of specialist advice to the stroke community rehabilitation service (CSRT), adult SLT team, and wider community therapy services. • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and independence. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational 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 eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). • Experience working with adult patients, ideally within a community or rehabilitation setting. • Strong clinical skills in assessing and managing communication and swallowing disorders. • Excellent communicati

Job Title: Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: North Kent (Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley & Swale) Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a busy and supportive team in North Kent. This role covers a large geographical area including Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and Swale, providing a dynamic and varied community caseload. You will be working with adult patients across a range of settings including their own homes, nursing homes, community inpatient rehabilitation wards, outpatient clinics, and virtual platforms where appropriate. The caseload primarily focuses on dysphagia, alongside some communication needs, supporting individuals with conditions such as dementia, stroke, progressive neurological disorders, and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). This opportunity is ideal for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist who is confident managing a complex caseload and enjoys working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. While remote working may be considered, there is a preference for candidates who can initially provide face-to-face support. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with swallowing (dysphagia) and communication difficulties. • Deliver evidence-based interventions across a variety of community settings. • Manage a diverse caseload including patients with dementia, stroke, progressive neurological conditions, and FND. • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and other healthcare professionals. • Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with professional standards. • Contribute to service development and team meetings as required. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have: • A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent

Job Title: Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: West Essex (Stansted Mountfitchet) Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a supportive SEND Therapy team based in West Essex. This role is based at St John’s Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, and offers flexible working arrangements, including consideration for virtual working. You will be working within a community setting, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The service is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care, helping children develop essential communication and language skills to support their daily lives and educational outcomes. This opportunity is ideal for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with experience in paediatrics and SEND, who is confident working independently while also contributing to a wider multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), including those with SEND. • Deliver tailored intervention plans in community and/or virtual settings. • Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, and other professionals to support holistic care. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, reviews, and service development initiatives. 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). • Proven experience working with paediatric caseloads, particularly c

Job Title: Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist – Shropshire Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Shropshire Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00–£31.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Base: 70% of the role is based at either Telford or Shrewsbury , with travel to early years settings and schools required Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic team in Shropshire. In this role, you will support children and young people with a wide range of speech, language, and communication difficulties, including those with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role involves both clinic-based work and visiting local early years settings and schools, enabling you to make a tangible difference in children’s communication development across the community. This position is ideal for an experienced therapist with post-graduate experience in paediatric speech and language therapy, who thrives in a community setting and enjoys working collaboratively with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Assess, diagnose, and deliver interventions for children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), including those with complex SEN. Work collaboratively with families, educators, and healthcare professionals to develop individualised therapy plans. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards. Travel to early years settings, schools, and community locations as required. Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, reviews, and training as needed. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have: Extensive post-graduate experience working with children with a range of speech, language, and communication difficulties. Significant experience supporting children and young people with complex SEN. HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and

Job Title: Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Sheffield Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00 – £32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic community neuro team in Sheffield. This role focuses on supporting adults with neurological conditions within the community, providing high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to individuals with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. The position offers flexibility, with hybrid working available. While some remote clinical appointments and home working can be accommodated where appropriate, there will be a significant proportion of face-to-face visits with clients in their own homes across Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist looking to further develop their expertise in community neuro rehabilitation within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with acquired neurological conditions affecting communication and swallowing. Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual client needs within community settings. Provide therapy in clients’ homes across Sheffield, alongside remote appointments where clinically appropriate. Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic care planning and rehabilitation goals. Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in line with HCPC and service standards. Offer advice, education, and support to families, carers, and other healthcare professionals. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have: A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent). Current HCPC registration and RCSLT membership. Experience working with adults with neurological conditions (community experience des

Job Title: Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6 Location: Mid Essex – Covering Chelmsford, Braintree, Maldon and surrounding areas Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00–£27.50 per hour Working Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday) or Part Time Considered Duration: Minimum 6 months Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist to join a community-based service in Mid Essex. The role is based in Chelmsford with travel required across Chelmsford, Braintree, Maldon and surrounding areas. This position involves working with children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs, including autism and special educational needs. The successful candidate will deliver therapy within schools and community settings, undertaking autonomous lone working while receiving wider team support via local bases and virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced paediatric therapist who is comfortable managing a varied caseload within a community setting. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess children and young people’s speech, language, and communication needs. Deliver targeted interventions for phonology, language disorders, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), and other speech and language difficulties (excluding dysphagia). Undertake Section F provisions of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Write termly care plans and detailed clinical reports. Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and liaise closely with parents, teachers, and other professionals. Deliver therapy addressing communication, sensory, fine motor, gross motor, and related needs within school settings. Visit schools and community settings across Essex. Offer clinical support and guidance to lower banded members of the SLT team where appropriate. Maintain accurate clinical records (experience

Job Title: Locum Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Hampshire Start Date: ASAP (From 9th March) Rate: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full Time or Part Time Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist to join a community service in Hampshire on a locum basis from 9th March. This role offers flexibility, with a significant proportion of appointments delivered via telehealth. Remote working is available; however, the successful candidate will be required to attend either Winchester or BNHH for induction to enable secure remote system access. A laptop and phone will be provided. This opportunity is ideally suited to a Band 6 clinician , although experienced Band 7 therapists will also be considered. The contract is expected to run until 30th June , with the service anticipated to TUPE to another provider thereafter. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of adult patients within the community setting. Assess, diagnose and treat adults with speech, language and communication needs. Independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia (essential requirement). Deliver therapy via a combination of face-to-face and telehealth appointments. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patient-centred 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 and RCSLT membership. Proven experience working with adults in a community setting. Competency in dysphagia assessment and management (essential). Strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to work autonomously. Experience in communication disorders management (desirable). Why Choose Pulse? From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist con

Job Title: Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: North East Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist to join a community-based service in the North East. This role involves working with adults presenting with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties, with a particular focus on dysphagia management. You will work across community settings, supporting individuals to maintain safe swallowing, effective communication, and independence within their own homes and local environments. This position is suitable for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 therapist who is dysphagia trained and confident managing an adult community caseload. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, including dysphagia, in community settings. Complete dysphagia assessments and develop safe, evidence-based management plans. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, dietitians, GPs, and other allied health professionals. Provide advice, training, and support to patients, families, and carers. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational 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 eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Dysphagia training and experience managing adult swallowing disorders. Experience working in adult community services at Band 6 or Band 7 level. Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills. Why Choose Pulse? From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist consultants understand adult a

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: Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6 Location: London (Ealing) Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00–£27.50 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist to join the Ealing Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy Service, including the Stroke and Neuro Team. This role is based primarily at Clayponds Hospital Outpatient Site, with services delivered across a range of community settings. You will work with adults presenting with communication and/or swallowing disorders, providing high-quality, person-centred care across outpatient clinics, clients’ own homes, residential homes and nursing homes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 therapist looking to develop their autonomous practice within a supportive and well-established community service. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess, differentially diagnose, set goals with, treat and manage adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders. Manage and prioritise a varied community caseload independently. Deliver specialist Speech and Language Therapy interventions as an autonomous practitioner within the Adult SLT service. Provide therapy across multiple settings including outpatient clinics, clients’ homes, residential homes and nursing homes. Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with professional and service standards. Contribute to service development and work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team. 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 eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Experience working with adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders, including stroke and neurological conditions. Strong clinical reasoning, organ

Job Title: Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Wolverhampton Start Date: ASAP Rate: £26.00–£31.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a dedicated team in Wolverhampton . This role involves working across a range of community settings, including clinics, pre-school environments, and schools , supporting children and young people with diverse Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) . You will play a key role in assessing, planning, and delivering interventions to enable children to achieve their full communication potential. This post is ideal for a therapist with a strong background in paediatric community practice , particularly within mainstream and early years settings. A car driver is essential due to travel across multiple sites in the Wolverhampton area. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Assess, diagnose, and manage children with a variety of speech, language, and communication difficulties. • Deliver evidence-based therapy programmes in clinic, pre-school, and school settings. • Collaborate with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to support children’s communication development. • Provide training, advice, and resources to parents, carers, and education staff. • Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records in line with HCPC and service standards. • Contribute to service development and promote best practice in community paediatric speech and language therapy. 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 eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) . • Proven experience in paediatric speech and language therapy , specifically within community, mainstream, and pre-school