Job Description

Job Title: Specialist Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6 or Band 7 (depending on experience)

Department: Children’s Therapies – Community

Location: Green Wrythe Lane, Epsom & St Helier

Contract Type: Locum

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday

Pulse is recruiting an experienced Specialist Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist to join the Children’s Community Therapy Service based at Green Wrythe Lane, within the Epsom & St Helier service. This role is ideal for clinicians with strong paediatric experience, particularly in dysphagia, complex communication needs, and AAC.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality assessment and intervention for children with a wide range of developmental and complex needs across community clinics, homes, and educational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and intervention for children with: – Dysphagia – Complex communication needs – AAC requirements
• Manage a varied paediatric caseload across community settings
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, and MDT colleagues
• Contribute to service development and pathway improvement
• Provide supervision and support to junior SLTs and assistants
• Maintain accurate, high‑quality clinical documentation

Requirements

• HCPC‑registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Strong paediatric clinical experience
• Skills in dysphagia, complex needs, and/or AAC
• Ability to work independently within a community setting
• Excellent communication and MDT collaboration skills
• Experience supervising junior staff (desirable)

Why Pulse?

Pulse offers a specialist, personalised recruitment experience. Our consultants understand your clinical field and work closely with you to secure roles that align with your skills, experience, and career goals. We provide access to exclusive opportunities and ongoing support throughout your placement.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role or would like to explore similar opportunities, please get in touch or submit your CV to speak with one of our dedicated consultants.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know so we can support you appropriately.

International Recruitment Notice

Please note: 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 WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.