Band 7 Locum Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist – Calderdale

The role

You will oversee the inpatient stroke pathway at Calderdale Royal Hospital. You will lead and develop the speech and language therapy team and manage a complex caseload.

What you will do

• Oversee the inpatient stroke pathway
• Lead and develop the speech and language therapy team
• Manage a complex caseload
• Coordinate service delivery across multiple settings
• Perform specialist assessments
• Implement and evaluate care plans
• Develop evidence-based protocols
• Provide supervision, support, and training
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and MDT meetings
• Manage clinical standards and participate in recruitment

Required qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Extensive experience with adult caseloads, particularly in stroke and dysphagia
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a clinical team
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Nice to have

• Training in advanced techniques such as video fluoroscopy and FEES will be provided

Benefits

• Personalized support through specialist recruiters
• Efficient onboarding
• Career development opportunities

About the company

Pulse provides healthcare recruitment expertise and personalized support through specialist recruiters.