Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties. This work takes place within an acute inpatient setting.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties within an acute inpatient setting.
• Deliver evidence-based dysphagia assessment and intervention in line with professional and clinical guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in accordance with HCPC and local standards.
• Provide patient-centred care and tailored management plans to support rehabilitation and recovery.
• Participate in team meetings, service development activities, and clinical handovers where appropriate.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Dysphagia competency.
• Previous adult inpatient or acute hospital experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the company

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