Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will independently assess, diagnose, and manage adult in-patient caseloads in an acute hospital setting. The role focuses on the assessment and management of dysphagia and delivering evidence-based interventions.

What you will do

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage adult in-patient caseloads within an acute hospital setting
• Provide expert assessment and treatment of dysphagia, including bedside and clinical swallowing assessments
• Deliver evidence-based speech, language, and communication interventions for adults with complex medical needs
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NHS and professional standards
• Contribute to discharge planning and ongoing patient care reviews

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Eligibility for RCSLT membership
• Proven experience working as a Band 6 SLT within an adult acute hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage dysphagia independently
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills

About the company

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