Speech and Language Therapist (Community)

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Locum Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist – Community Teams</p> <p><strong>Banding:</strong> Band 7 (Capped Rate)</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Shrewsbury, Telford, and Oswestry</p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p> <p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months</p> <p><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 7.5-hour shifts</p> <p><strong>Vacancy Reference:</strong> Community Team SLT x1</p> <p><strong>Rate:</strong> Competitive, capped in line with Band 7 guidelines</p> <p><strong>Job Overview</strong></p> <p>Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and confident Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join community teams across Shrewsbury, Telford, and Oswestry. This locum role offers the opportunity to work across diverse community settings, supporting patients with complex communication and swallowing needs.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver speech and language therapy services in community environments</li> <li>Assess and manage patients with dysphagia and communication disorders</li> <li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care</li> <li>Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards</li> <li>Travel between sites as required (car driver preferred)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>HCPC registration</li> <li>Proven dysphagia competence (essential)</li> <li>Enhanced DBS (required)</li> <li>Experience working in community settings</li> <li>Ability to work independently across multiple locations</li> <li>Car driver preferred due to travel between sites</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Pulse?</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>International Recruitment Notice</strong></p> <p>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.</p>