Band 6/7 Locum Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist

1 week ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time £28,000 - £34,000 per year

Job Title: Locum Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: 6/7
Location: Oxford
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (Full/Part-time available)
Rate: £28 - £34 per hour

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We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Locum Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Oxford Children's Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist therapy in a fast-paced acute paediatric setting. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients, managing complex cases, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality care. With flexibility for both full-time and part-time positions, this role offers a unique chance to advance your skills and work within a dynamic, supportive team.

Responsibilities:
As a Locum Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating children with acute communication and feeding disorders, including dysphagia. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver individualized therapy plans, ensuring the best outcomes for each patient. Your role will involve managing a varied caseload, providing therapy for children with complex feeding and swallowing difficulties, and educating families on care strategies. You will also be expected to work independently and manage complex cases effectively while ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Acute paediatric hospital experience.
  • Level C or above competency in dysphagia therapy.
  • Postgraduate experience working within the field of paediatric feeding.
  • Experience in assessing and treating paediatric communication and feeding disorders.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload.
  • HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.

Why Work with Pulse?
At Pulse, our priority is you. From the moment you register with us, we focus entirely on your needs and goals. During our first conversation, you'll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and providing support every step of the way to help you secure the perfect placement. With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive roles that aren't available anywhere else.

We believe in putting your best interests first, engaging in meaningful conversations, and truly listening to what matters most to you. You are an individual and a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide the appropriate support to you throughout the recruitment process and into your work placement.

Please note: 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 Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.



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