Locum Community Speech & Language Therapist

Role: Community Speech & Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Coventry
Job Type: Temp
Salary: £24.00 - £32.00 per hour

The AHP team at Pulse is seeking an experienced Community Speech & Language Therapist to join our educational setting, serving 122 pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders, aged 4-16 years. As the Head of Therapies, you will lead our therapy services, including Speech and Language, Occupational, and Art Therapists. Your mission is to develop and innovate our therapy services in line with the school’s objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work with individuals, groups, and their families or carers.
• Formulate and implement management plans.
• Evaluate therapeutic outcomes and provide support.
• Work independently in various settings, including clients’ homes.
• Maintain up-to-date records and support AAC users.
• Write reports, attend case conferences, and participate in student placements.
• Manage resources cost-effectively and make referrals as necessary.
• Participate in clinical supervision and manage a defined caseload.
• Supervise assistants and conduct annual appraisals.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies.
• Maintain clinical knowledge and stay updated with new developments.
• Deliver training and support the Team Lead as required.
• Comply with NHS and professional codes of conduct.

What We Are Looking For:

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification
• HCPC registration
• Experience with communication needs
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit processes
• Valid driver's license

What’s In It For You:

• Professional development opportunities
• Partnership opportunities with universities
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to sports facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme with discounts and counselling services

Why Work with Pulse? From the moment you register, our focus is on you. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way. With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities. We prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you.

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.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents 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 World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Salary Band: 24.0 - 32.0 GBP