Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will manage a varied caseload of adult patients within acute and critical care environments. You will assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties within acute hospital settings.
• Manage a specialist caseload within Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) and critical care environments.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for patients with dysphagia and acquired communication disorders.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans to support patient recovery and rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy colleagues.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and discharge planning processes.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Previous experience working within adult acute Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Experience managing dysphagia and communication disorders within acute hospital settings.
• Experience working with patients in ITU or critical care environments.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• The ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Before you apply

• Unable to accept applications 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 En

About the company

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