Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – School Therapy Team
Banding: Band 7
Location: Surrey
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 month fixed-term role
Salary: £55,524 – £62,652 per annum
Working Hours: Full-time

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the School Therapy Team in Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading centres for children with acquired brain injuries, neurodisabilities, and complex neurodevelopmental needs.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people with a wide range of communication, speech, language, eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties. You will play a key role in supporting children to maximise their participation in education, home life, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist speech and language therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex neurological and developmental conditions.
• Lead speech and language therapy provision within the school environment, working closely with education and therapy colleagues.
• Support children with communication difficulties, dysphagia, eating and drinking challenges, and tracheostomy-related needs.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals, and education providers to develop integrated, outcome-focused care plans.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, annual reviews, transition planning, and service development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience working with children and young people with complex neurodisabilities and communication needs.
• Experience of dysphagia management and multidisciplinary working.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities.

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

International Recruitment Notice

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Salary Band: 55524.0 - 62652.0 GBP