Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This role involves assessing, planning, and delivering interventions for children and young people with diverse Speech, Language and Communication Needs. Work is carried out across community settings including clinics, pre-school environments, and schools.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage children with a variety of speech, language, and communication difficulties.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy programmes in clinic, pre-school, and school settings.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to support children’s communication development.
• Provide training, advice, and resources to parents, carers, and education staff.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records in line with HCPC and service standards.
• Contribute to service development and promote best practice in community paediatric speech and language therapy.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Proven experience in paediatric speech and language therapy, specifically within community, mainstream, and pre-school settings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Access to a car.
• Full UK driving licence.

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who understand the speech and language therapy profession.