Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

The post holder will respond to acute adult referrals across medical and surgical wards. The role focuses on dysphagia assessment and management and some communication referrals.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with dysphagia across acute medical and surgical wards.
• Provide assessment and intervention for communication needs as required.
• Make evidence-based clinical recommendations to support safe swallowing and communication.
• Work collaboratively within the acute SLT team and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Work to an agreed individualised job plan, aligned with a generic Band 6 job description.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration
• Eligibility for RCSLT membership
• Proven experience working with adult acute patients
• Independent dysphagia competency

Nice to have

• Full-time availability (Monday to Friday)

About the company

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