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 acute hospital wards including the Acute Stroke Unit and Department of Critical Care.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting
• Independently manage complex dysphagia cases across a range of clinical presentations
• Provide therapy across multiple wards, including the Acute Stroke Unit and Critical Care
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and care planning
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Membership with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Proven experience working within an acute adult setting
• The ability to independently manage dysphagia and communication disorders
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills

Nice to have

• Experience with videofluoroscopy
• Experience managing patients with tracheostomy

Before you apply

• Applications cannot be accepted 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

About the company

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