Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

The candidate will manage a specialist adult acute inpatient caseload. They will deliver specialist assessment and intervention for patients with respiratory, voice, airway, and swallowing disorders.

What you will do

• Manage a specialist adult acute inpatient caseload.
• Carry out laryngoscopy assessments and interventions.
• Assess and manage patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP).
• Undertake outpatient assessments for asthma and upper airway disorders.
• Deliver specialist voice therapy.
• Assess and manage patients with dysphagia, including Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
• Produce Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) reports where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in line with HCPC and departmental standards.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Significant post-graduate experience working within adult acute inpatient services.
• Experience undertaking laryngoscopy, dysphagia assessment, VFSS, FEES, voice therapy, and upper airway assessments.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.

Nice to have

• MBSImP reporting competence is highly desirable.
• Dysphagia competencies at Level 2b or equivalent are desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Prompt weekly payroll
• Dedicated support throughout your placement

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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