Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage adults with communication and swallowing disorders. Work is delivered across outpatient clinics, clients' homes, residential homes, and nursing homes.

What you will do

• Assess, differentially diagnose, set goals with, treat and manage adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Manage and prioritise a varied community caseload independently.
• Deliver specialist Speech and Language Therapy interventions as an autonomous practitioner.
• Provide therapy across outpatient clinics, clients' homes, residential homes and nursing homes.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with professional and service standards.
• Contribute to service development and work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working with adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders, including stroke and neurological conditions.
• Strong clinical reasoning, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who understand Speech and Language Therapy. They provide access to roles across the UK and a personalised recruitment experience.