Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

The therapist will assess, diagnose, and manage adult patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. This work takes place within an acute hospital setting and may include supporting community outpatients.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adult patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders within an acute hospital setting.
• Provide specialist dysphagia assessment and management, including complex swallowing presentations.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards.
• Contribute to discharge planning and onward referrals as appropriate.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Band 6 level experience within an adult acute setting.
• A minimum of two years’ experience managing adult dysphagia.
• Dysphagia competency and relevant postgraduate training.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• Accommodation can be provided if required.

Before you apply

• Access to a car is essential.
• 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 your profession and provide a personalised, responsive, and supportive recruitment experience.