Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will manage an adult acute inpatient caseload. You will deliver assessment and intervention for patients with complex needs including dysphagia.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties within an acute inpatient setting.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Undertake dysphagia assessments and contribute to safe swallowing management plans.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to service development and clinical discussions.

Required qualifications

• A UK-recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Postgraduate dysphagia training.
• Confidence managing swallowing disorders.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and time-management skills.

Nice to have

• NHS experience

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who understand the Speech and Language Therapy profession.