Highly Specialist Speech

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pulse Healthcare Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Title: Locum Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Banding: Band 7

Location: Cricket Green Polyclinic, Birches Close, Mitcham, CR4 4LQ

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: Full-time hours (flexible arrangements may be considered)

Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking a confident and experienced Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SALT) to join the team at Cricket Green Polyclinic in Mitcham. This locum role offers the opportunity to deliver expert care to children aged 0–19 with complex communication needs and eating and drinking difficulties across community and early years settings.

You will work as an autonomous practitioner, managing your own caseload and delivering therapy in a variety of environments including clinics, homes, schools, and nurseries. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities and active involvement in service development and clinical education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide highly specialist assessment and intervention for children with complex communication and feeding needs
  • Deliver therapy across community clinics, homes, schools, and nurseries
  • Maintain professional documentation and uphold clinical standards
  • Build and maintain relationships with MDTs, primary/secondary care, and third sector organisations
  • Supervise junior SLTs, assistants, and students
  • Lead and contribute to audits, research, and service development projects
  • Deliver training to professionals and carers, and support CPD initiatives

Requirements

  • HCPC registration (required)
  • Proven experience with early years and dysphagia caseloads
  • Strong leadership, supervision, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently across varied community settings
  • Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice

Why Pulse?

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.

How to Apply

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.

Reasonable Adjustments

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.

International Recruitment Notice

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.

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