Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Community Team – Preston
Banding: Band 6
Location: Ribbleton Clinic, Preston
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Rate: £24.00–£27.50 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (37.5 hours per week or part-time equivalent)
Contract Duration: 3 months

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a community-based Adult Speech and Language Therapy team in Preston. Based at Ribbleton Clinic, this locum opportunity offers both full-time and part-time working options for an initial three-month contract.

The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and intervention for adults presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist with dysphagia competencies and community experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Deliver specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing disorders.


• Manage a varied community caseload, providing evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.


• Undertake dysphagia assessments and management in line with professional competencies and national guidelines.


• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support patient rehabilitation and ongoing care.


• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in accordance with HCPC and local service standards.


• Contribute to service development and participate in team meetings as required.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).


• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.


• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).


• Previous experience working at Band 6 level within an adult community setting.


• Dysphagia competencies and experience managing adults with swallowing disorders.


• Experience assessing and treating adults with communication difficulties.


• Excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills.

Why Choose Pulse?

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