Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will work as an Advanced Practitioner in Speech and Language Therapy. You will provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex speech, communication, and swallowing disorders in a hospital-based team.

What you will do

• Work independently as an Advanced Practitioner in Speech and Language Therapy
• Deliver assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex speech, communication, and swallowing disorders
• Contribute to specialist multidisciplinary teams across cardiothoracic services
• Conduct and interpret instrumental assessments including FEES and videofluoroscopy
• Manage patients with tracheostomies
• Deliver training and education to staff, carers, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records

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 within an acute adult setting
• Competency in instrumental swallowing assessments such as FEES and videofluoroscopy
• Experience managing patients with tracheostomies
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills

About the company

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