# Locum Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist - Oxford at Pulse > Remote · United Kingdom · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7488522003 (read 2026-11-04). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Pulse](https://alderhq.app/companies/pulse) - Location text: Oxford; London Office - Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: Oxford; London Office") - Posted: 2025-10-06 (394 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7488522003 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 1435): p25 £53k, median £62k, p75 £77k ## Description (the employer's text) 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. ### 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. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7488522003 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.