speech and language therapy jobs with Pulse

Pulse is a leading recruiter for placing candidates into speech and language therapists jobs for both the NHS and private healthcare sector. We give our speech and language therapists access to a wide selection of permanent and temporary speech therapy jobs in the UK as well as excellent rewards and benefits.
Every day we place speech therapy professionals such as paediatric speech and language therapists, adult speech and language therapists and adult dysphagia speech therapists, covering a number of specialities including: stroke and neurological disorders, head, neck and oesophageal cancer, anatomical disorders, psychological and anxiety-related problems, post serious illness and surgery. To join our team contact us or register now.

Speech and language therapy jobs in the UK

Pulse is one of the UK’s leading healthcare recruitment agencies. We specialise in placing candidates into speech and language therapy roles around the UK. Working with Pulse to find your next SLT role offers a number of benefits. We have built numerous relationships with healthcare providers throughout the UK, which enables us to provide you with SLT jobs that you won’t find anywhere else. We can also negotiate pay rates on your behalf to ensure you are being paid what you deserve in your next role.

Latest job opportunities

Browse the latest job vacancies below. Whether you’re looking for work in the private sector in the NHS, we have permanent and locum positions available.

Band 6/7 Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist – London

Job Title: Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language TherapistBanding: Band 6/7Location: LondonWorking Hours: Full-timeStart Date: ASAPDuration: 3 months, with potential for extensionRate: Competitive, depending on experience Opening Paragraph:An exciting opportunity has arisen…

Greater London
Temporary/ locum
£28.00 – £34.00 (Hourly)
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Band 6/7 Locum Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapist – Tonypandy

Job Title: Locum Head and Neck Speech and Language TherapistBanding: Band 6/7Location: TonypandyWorking Hours: Full-time or part-time availableStart Date: ASAPDuration: 3 months, with potential for extensionRate: Competitive, depending on experience Opening Paragraph:An…

Glamorgan
Temporary/ locum
£28.00 – £34.00 (Hourly)
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Band 6/7 Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist – Bristol

Job Title: Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language TherapistBanding: Band 6/7Location: Southmead Hospital, BristolWorking Hours: Full-time or part-time availableStart Date: ASAPDuration: 3 months, with potential for extensionRate: Competitive, dependent on experience Opening…

Bristol
Temporary/ locum
£28.00 – £34.00 (Hourly)
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Band 6/7 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Permanent – Polegate

Role: Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Banding: Band 6/7Location: PolegateJob Type: Full Time or Part-time, PermanentSalary: £37,000.00 per annum Pulse have recently partnered with one 7,000 of the leading healthcare providers. We are currently…

East Sussex
Permanent
£37,000 – £37,000 (Annual)
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Band 5 Occupational Therapist – Permanent – London

Role: Occupational Therapist Banding: Band 5Location: LondonJob Type: Full Time, PermanentSalary: £41,498.00 per annum Pulse have recently partnered with one 7,000 of the leading healthcare providers. We are currently seeking a dedicated and…

Greater London
Temporary/ locum
£41,498 – £41,498 (Annual)
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Band 6/7 Locum Paediatric Preschool Speech and Language Therapist – London

Job Title: Locum Paediatric Preschool Speech and Language Therapist – LondonBanding: Band 6/7Location: LondonWorking Hours: Full/Part TimeStart Date: ASAPDuration: 3 monthsRate: Subject to experience Opening Paragraph:We are seeking a highly skilled and…

Greater London
Temporary/ locum
£28.00 – £34.00 (Hourly)
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Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Permanent – Tadworth

Role: Paediatric Occupational Therapist Banding: Band 6Location: TadworthJob Type: Full Time, PermanentSalary: £41,923 – £49,497 per annum Pulse have recently partnered with one of the leading healthcare providers. We are currently seeking a…

Surrey
Permanent
£41,923 – £49,497 (Annual)
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Permanent – Wolverhampton

Role: Occupational Therapist Banding: Band 6Location: WolverhamptonJob Type: Full Time, PermanentSalary: £35,617 – £43,027 per annum Pulse have recently partnered with one of the leading healthcare providers. We are currently seeking a dedicated…

West Midlands
Permanent
£35,617 – £43,027 (Annual)
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Permanent – Wheatley

Role: Occupational Therapist Banding: Band 6Location: WheatleyJob Type: Full Time, PermanentSalary: £35,617 – £43,027 per annum Pulse have recently partnered with one of the leading healthcare providers. We are currently seeking a dedicated…

Oxfordshire
Temporary/ locum
£35,617 – £43,027 (Annual)
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Permanent – Chigwell

Role: Occupational Therapist Banding: Band 6Location: ChigwellJob Type: Full Time, PermanentSalary: £42,740 – £50,773 per annum Pulse have recently partnered with one of the leading healthcare providers. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic…

Essex
Permanent
£42,740 – £50,773 (Annual)
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Why work with Pulse?

As one of the UK’s leading speech and language recruiters, we pride ourselves on removing the hassle of job searching and offer you a personalised and stress-free experience.

Our team talks listens and uses their years of experience to connect you with the best possible speech therapy job opportunities. We apply genuine thought when introducing you to rewarding job opportunities, carefully matching not only your skill set but also your personality, culture, and aspirations to ensure it’s the right fit for you.

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Speech and language therapy jobs near you

Are you searching for your next speech and language therapy job? We’re the UK’s speech therapy recruitment experts so that you can wave goodbye to unsuccessful job searching. We have a wide range of full-time and flexible locum jobs within the NHS and private sector just waiting to be filled.

Working as a locum speech therapist

In a locum speech and language therapist job, you are granted unique opportunities that don’t come with a full-time, permanent role. For example, you are able to choose your own shifts, and you have the option to gain experience in a number of healthcare organisations, including the private sector and the NHS. With nearly 14,000 SLTs practicing within the NHS, schools and private practices in the UK, it’s a great time to begin a career as a locum speech therapist.

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Speech and language therapist jobs FAQs

What roles do we have available?

Our expert recruitment consultants specialise in finding jobs in the speech therapy field, including positions in acute, school settings or the community – in both the NHS and private sector.

We provide a wide variety of locum and permanent roles, covering all levels from speech therapy assistant jobs to band 5, band 6 and band 7 speech therapist jobs.

What is a speech therapist’s salary?

As a locum worker, your rate of pay will be discussed with your consultant. A few factors are involved in negotiating your overall pay, including experience, specialist expertise, location, and setting. London living costs are also taken into consideration, and uplifts are applied where relevant.

Should you be looking for a permanent role, your annual salary offer and remuneration package will be discussed with your consultant at Pulse during your application.

NHS Employers provides information about NHS Terms and Conditions of Service, pay, and allowances from 1 April 2020. For a full breakdown, please see the agenda for change pay scales.

  • Band 5: £18-£21 per hour umbrella
  • Band 6: £22-£26 per hour umbrella
  • Band 7: £26-£31 per hour umbrella

Rewards & benefits

You’ll receive a range of excellent rewards and recognition for your hard work.

Training

You’ll be given expert training, support and advice to ensure you progress in your career.

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We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions to give you the answers you need.