Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. This work takes place across general medical and neurosciences wards in a major trauma hospital.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting
• Provide specialist intervention for patients with complex dysphagia and acquired communication impairments
• Work across general medical and neurosciences wards as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning, and patient reviews

Required qualifications

• A recognised 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 acute adult patients
• Experience managing complex dysphagia and acquired communication disorders
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Nice to have

• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilated patients
• Competency in Videofluoroscopy and/or FEES

Before you apply

• 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 offer exclusive access to roles across the UK.