Pulse
Band 6/7 Locum Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Reading
Reading. Posted 26 months ago
The role
This role involves providing specialist speech and language therapy services to children in mainstream and special schools. You will assess communication needs and devise therapy plans to support them.
What you will do
- Assess speech, language, and communication needs of children in mainstream and special schools
- Devise effective therapy plans to address needs
- Conduct detailed assessments
- Write SMART goals
- Provide clear recommendations based on individual requirements
- Prepare concise reports for the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) process
- Develop therapy plans with clear outcomes and relevant activities
- Communicate with families, carers, and educational staff
- Monitor progress
Required qualifications
- HCPC registration
- Enhanced DBS check
- Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
- Experience working with paediatric clients
- 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
Nice to have
- Experience working with paediatric clients, ideally in mainstream and special school settings
About the company
Pulse is a healthcare recruitment company that provides personalized support through specialist recruiters and focuses on career development.