Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This Band 6 therapist will assess, diagnose, and manage adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties. Work is based on acute medical wards with potential cross-cover to the stroke unit.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties within acute medical wards.
• Deliver dysphagia rehabilitation and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Manage an acute caseload independently, prioritising referrals and managing clinical risk.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in line with HCPC and trust standards.
• Provide education and guidance to patients, families, and ward staff regarding swallowing and communication needs.

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).
• Dysphagia competency with experience working within adult acute hospital settings.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound clinical judgement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Nice to have

• Videofluoroscopy competency.
• Tracheostomy competency.

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