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Full Job Description

Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6

Location: Preston

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Hourly Rate: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Working Hours: (could be open to part time)

• Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Wednesday: 9:00am to 2:00pm

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a community-based Adult Speech and Language Therapy team in Preston.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist with experience in both dysphagia and communication disorders to provide specialist assessment and intervention within a community setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting adults with a range of speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments and interventions for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.

• Undertake dysphagia assessments and develop appropriate management plans.

• Deliver evidence-based treatment programmes tailored to individual patient needs.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and healthcare professionals.

• Provide education, advice, and support to patients and their families.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional standards.

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.

• Dysphagia trained with experience assessing and managing swallowing disorders.

• Experience working within adult community Speech and Language Therapy services.

• Strong clinical knowledge of communication disorders and their management.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.

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