Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist

Full Job Description

Job Title: Paediatric Community Speech and Language TherapistBanding: Band 6/7Location: WolverhamptonStart Date: ASAPRate: £26.00–£31.00 per hourWorking 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 settings.• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.• Access to a car and full UK driving licence (essential).

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist consultants understand your profession and are dedicated to finding the best opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals. With exclusive access to Speech and Language Therapy roles across the UK, we offer a personalised, supportive, and rewarding recruitment experience.

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.

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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.

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