Job Description

Job Title: Locum Band 7 Highly Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 7 (AHP Grade)

Location: Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Rd, HA1 3UJ

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 weeks with potential of contract extension.

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and autonomous Band 7 Highly Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join the team at Northwick Park Hospital. This locum role offers the opportunity to deliver expert care to children aged 0–5 and adolescents with dysphagia, autism, social communication differences, and complex needs across an acute hospital setting.

You will work primarily on the Acute Ward (Jack’s Place), supporting premature neonates, babies, children, and young people admitted to the Paediatric and Neonatal Wards. The role involves managing your own caseload and collaborating with medical and community colleagues to ensure effective communication and feeding support within the hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist speech and language therapy services to children and adolescents with complex needs
• Provide assessment and intervention for dysphagia and social communication differences
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams across health, education, and social care
• Supervise and support SLTs and SLTAs in Harrow community settings
• Lead departmental audits and service development projects
• Deliver specialist training to professionals, parents/carers, and students
• Participate in departmental meetings and receive clinical supervision from senior SLT colleagues

Requirements

• HCPC registration (required)
• Proven experience in paediatric dysphagia and complex communication needs
• Ability to work independently and manage a specialist caseload
• Strong leadership, supervision, and training skills
• Experience in acute hospital and community settings (preferred)

Why Pulse?

At Pulse, we put you first. Our dedicated consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding roles that match your skills and career goals. With exclusive access to opportunities across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this role or would like to explore other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us directly to speak with one of our specialist consultants.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know. We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

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