Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This clinician will assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in an acute inpatient setting. You will deliver evidence-based interventions and work within a multidisciplinary team.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties within an acute inpatient setting.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for patients with a variety of neurological, respiratory, medical, and surgical conditions.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care and contribute to discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in line with HCPC and local service standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and service development where appropriate.
• Provide advice and education to patients, families, carers, and healthcare colleagues.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Previous experience working within an adult acute inpatient setting.
• Experience managing dysphagia and communication disorders in adults.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• The ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the company

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