Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This therapist will assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and swallowing disorders. The role focuses on stroke and neurosciences services in an acute hospital setting.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders within acute stroke and neurosciences services.
• Provide specialist dysphagia assessment and intervention in line with national guidelines and best practice.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients with stroke and complex neurological conditions.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Contribute to discharge planning and ongoing rehabilitation pathways.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Established dysphagia competencies.
• Experience working with stroke and/or neurosciences patient caseloads within an acute setting.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who understand the profession. They offer exclusive access to roles across the UK.