Locum Band 6/7 - Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Barnsley

The role

This role provides a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders. You will deliver assessments, diagnosis, and intervention within an acute hospital setting.

What you will do

• Provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients within acute hospital settings.
• Assess, manage, and treat patients with dysphagia using evidence-based approaches.
• Deliver and interpret instrumental swallowing assessments, including VFSS and FEES.
• Provide specialist clinical advice, guidance, and support to the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Independently manage and prioritize a complex acute caseload.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in line with service and professional standards.
• Contribute to service development, audit activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications

• A recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Proven experience working with adults with dysphagia and communication disorders within an acute hospital setting.
• Strong clinical reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Experience carrying out and/or interpreting instrumental swallowing assessments, including VFSS and FEES

About the company

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