Position: Locum Autism Speech and Language Therapist Banding : Band 6/7 Location : Cardiff Start Date: ASAP Hours : (Full/Part Time) Duration : Ongoing Rate : £28.00 - £34.00 per hour Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated Band 6/7 Locum Autism Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Beechwood, a purpose-built residential college for young people aged 16 to 25 with autism spectrum condition or Asperger syndrome. In this role, you will provide specialized speech and language therapy services tailored to the unique needs of our students. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to enhance communication skills, support social interactions, and promote overall well-being among students. Your role will involve assessing individual needs, developing personalized intervention plans, and delivering evidence-based therapy sessions in a supportive environment. What your responsibilities will be for this Physiotherapist role? As a Band 6/7 Locum Autism Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver high-quality physiotherapy services within the community setting. Your role will involve conducting comprehensive assessments of patients, developing and implementing tailored treatment plans, and providing rehabilitation interventions to support their recovery. You will manage a diverse caseload, collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care delivery. Your responsibilities also include maintaining accurate patient records, contributing to team meetings, and ensuring adherence to clinical governance standards. The position requires effective communication skills to educate and support patients and their families throughout their rehabilitation journey. Qualifications and Experiences: General acute speech and language therapy experience Experience providing input for individuals with autism spectrum condition Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Flexibility to adapt interventions to meet diverse needs Commitment to professional development and best practices in the field Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.