Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This clinician will manage a varied inpatient caseload at Southend Hospital. You will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management for adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders.

What you will do

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of adult acquired swallowing and communication disorders
• Manage an acute inpatient caseload at Southend Hospital
• Carry out independent dysphagia assessments
• Implement safe, evidence-based management plans
• Deliver timely intervention to support patient recovery and safe discharge planning
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to risk management and decision-making regarding feeding and swallowing safety
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation
• Support patient-centred care planning within acute pathways

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 within adult acute Speech and Language Therapy services
• Independent and competent dysphagia skills
• Experience managing adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in an acute setting

About the company

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