Adult Mental Health Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This person will assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties. They will work within multidisciplinary mental health teams to deliver evidence-based interventions.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties
• Deliver evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, patients, families, and carers
• Support patients with communication strategies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds, and service development initiatives

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current HCPC registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Previous experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with adult clients
• Strong communication, assessment, and clinical reasoning skills
• The ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Nice to have

• Experience working within mental health, neurorehabilitation, learning disability, or related adult services

About the company

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