Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

The candidate will assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in an acute inpatient setting. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist assessment and interventions.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and swallowing difficulties within an acute inpatient setting.
• Provide specialist assessment and management for patients within the Critical Care Unit (CCU), where required.
• Deliver evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with HCPC and local trust standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Previous experience working with adult acute inpatient caseloads.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working within a Critical Care Unit (CCU)

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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