Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This role involves assessing, diagnosing and managing adults with speech, language and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting. You will work primarily across general medical and elderly care wards and support surgical, respiratory and acute stroke services.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose and manage adults with speech, language and swallowing disorders within an acute hospital setting.
• Work primarily across general medical and elderly care wards, with flexibility to support surgical, respiratory and acute stroke teams as needed.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and contribute to discharge planning and onward referrals.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing and therapy colleagues.
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation in line with NHS and professional standards.

Required qualifications

• Band 6–level experience working with adults in an acute hospital setting (or above).
• Relevant postgraduate CPD and training aligned with acute adult Speech and Language Therapy practice.
• HCPC registration
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills.

Nice to have

• Previous NHS experience

Before you apply

• 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 En

About the company

Pulse provides a supportive and personalised recruitment experience with specialist consultants who understand your profession.