Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will assess, diagnose, and manage adults with swallowing and communication difficulties. Work takes place in homes, nursing homes, inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and virtual platforms.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with swallowing (dysphagia) and communication difficulties.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions across a variety of community settings.
• Manage a diverse caseload including patients with dementia, stroke, progressive neurological conditions, and FND.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with professional standards.
• Contribute to service development and team meetings as required.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and membership (or eligibility) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working with adult community caseloads, including dysphagia management.
• Competence in managing complex conditions such as stroke, dementia, and neurological disorders.
• Strong organisational, communication, and clinical reasoning skills.
• The ability to work independently and travel across a community patch where required.

Nice to have

• preference for candidates who can initially provide face-to-face support

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 company with specialist consultants who understand your profession and offer exclusive access to roles across the UK.