Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute inpatient setting. You will manage a mixed caseload including general acute and stroke patients.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute inpatient setting
• Independently assess and treat dysphagia
• Manage a mixed caseload including general acute and stroke patients
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Contribute to patient care plans and discharge planning
• 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)
• Proven experience working within an adult acute setting
• Strong, independent dysphagia management skills
• Experience managing a general acute caseload
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Nice to have

• Experience including acute stroke patients

About the company

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