Adult Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This role involves providing specialist assessment, management and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. You will work across acute and community settings in Cumbria.

What you will do

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders across acute and community settings.
• Manage a varied caseload, supporting patients across different stages of their care pathway.
• Work cross-site between Carlisle and Whitehaven, adapting service delivery to meet local needs.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community services.
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in line with NHS and professional standards.

Required qualifications

• Band 6–level experience (or above) working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Experience across acute adult settings, with the ability to contribute to community-based care.
• HCPC registration
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Strong clinical reasoning, organisational and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who understand your profession and provide a supportive and personalised recruitment experience.