Locum Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist - Oxford
Pulse Associates Limited · Oxford · posted 24 days ago
UK median £45,511
Occupation
2223Speech and language therapists
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- This role£47,810 to £54,710stated · above the range ONS published
- UK median£45,511
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| Percentile | Pay |
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| 25th | £35,843 |
| 50th | £45,511 |
| UK median | £45,511 |
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Job Title: Locum Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 7
Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join the inpatient team at John Radcliffe Hospital. This locum role offers the opportunity to work across general medicine wards, including care of the elderly, cardiac, respiratory, emergency medicine, trauma, and a cardiothoracic critical care unit.
The successful candidate will provide advanced assessment and treatment for dysphagia and communication disorders and must be confident working flexibly across other inpatient caseloads such as Acute Neurosciences, Critical Care, and Acute Stroke.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of acutely unwell patients across general medicine wards
Deliver specialist assessment and treatment for dysphagia and communication disorders
Support other inpatient services as needed with clinical supervision
Provide line management and professional supervision to junior SLTs
Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards
Essential Skills
HCPC registration (required)
Advanced competencies in at least one of the following: – Tracheostomy care – Videofluoroscopy/Modified Barium Swallow (VFS/MBS) – Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) • Experience in line management and clinical supervision • Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of quality improvement and service delivery projects
Experience in acute hospital settings
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.
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