Permanent Band 6/7 Speech & Language… at Pulse… · Loughboro…

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Loughborough Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Start date: ASAP Rate: £44,000 – £49,000 per annum Duration: Permanent

We are seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary team in Loughborough. This band 6/7 role is ideal for professionals with advanced clinical skills in speech and language therapy and dysphagia management, alongside a strong commitment to service development and staff training.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat a specialist caseload of service users with complex needs in both inpatient and community settings. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate individual and group interventions, including advanced dysphagia management. You will also lead in your area of expertise, offering guidance to colleagues, health professionals, and carers, while supervising and training less experienced therapists, assistants, and students. Additional responsibilities include participating in audits, service evaluations, and research, managing therapy equipment, maintaining accurate clinical records, and communicating effectively with service users and carers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy • HCPC and RCSLT registration • Completion of RCSLT Level C / EDS Level 5 Specialist Dysphagia Practitioner Competencies • Evidence of ongoing CPD and specialist training • Proven ability to independently manage a complex caseload using evidence-based practice • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Confidence in leading training and supporting staff development • Flexible and resilient approach to practice • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

How to Apply

If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position or simply discuss any other opportunities we have, we would love to hear from you by applying using the link below.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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