Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Band 7 - Surrey
London
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.
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Band 7 - Surrey employer: Pulse Healthcare
Pulse Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional development. Located in the picturesque Cambridgeshire, employees benefit from a dynamic environment where they can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With opportunities for mentorship and involvement in innovative rehabilitation programmes, this role is perfect for those seeking a rewarding career in psychiatry.
