Description
Band 6/7 Locum Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Reading
- Position: Band 6/7 Locum Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Reading
- Banding: 6/7
- Start Date: ASAP
- Hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (flexible)
- Duration: Ongoing
- Rate: £28.00 – £34.00 PH
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 or 7 Locum Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Talking Therapies team at Erleigh House in Wokingham and Reading. This role involves providing specialist speech and language therapy services to children within mainstream and special schools, focusing on assessment and intervention to support their communication needs.
What your responsibilities will be for this Speech and Language Therapy role:
As a Band 6/7 Locum Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing speech, language, and communication needs of children in both mainstream and special schools, and devising effective therapy plans to address these needs. Your key tasks will include conducting detailed assessments, writing SMART goals, and providing clear recommendations based on each child’s individual requirements. You will be expected to prepare concise reports for the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) process, adhering to tight deadlines, and develop therapy plans with clear outcomes and relevant activities. Effective communication with families, carers, and educational staff is crucial to ensure that therapeutic recommendations are implemented and that progress is monitored. You will work flexibly, with a working pattern of 30 hours per week and adjustable hours to accommodate your needs.
Key Requirements:
- HCPC registration
- Enhanced DBS check
- Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
- Experience working with pediatric clients, ideally in mainstream and special school settings
- Proficiency in writing SMART goals, clear and concise reports, and therapy plans
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage caseloads effectively
- Strong communication skills for liaising with children, families, and educational staff
Why Work with Pulse:
We offer a wide array of job options, including exclusive roles, backed by our expertise in healthcare recruitment. Pulse provides professional support through specialist recruiters who assist you with searches and efficient onboarding, ensuring smooth transitions into new roles. Additionally, we focus on career development, offering opportunities for professionals to grow and enhance their potential. For those looking to advance their careers in healthcare, Pulse is committed to providing the necessary support to secure the ideal position within the industry.
Pulse is an employment agency/employment business (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
Berkshire
Temporary/locum
£28.00 - £34.00 (Hourly)
