Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This person will assess and manage adult patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders. The role involves independent management of patients with tracheostomies and dysphagia within an acute hospital setting.

What you will do

• Assess and manage adult patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia.
• Independently manage patients with tracheostomies.
• Undertake clinical assessments and provide recommendations for patient safety and rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide specialist advice regarding communication, swallowing and tracheostomy management.
• Prioritise and manage an acute clinical caseload.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and discharge planning.
• Ensure clinical practice reflects current evidence-based guidelines and professional standards.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
• Proven experience working with adults within an acute hospital setting.
• The ability to independently assess and manage patients with tracheostomies.
• Competence in the independent assessment and management of dysphagia.
• Experience assessing and managing complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a demanding acute caseload.

About the company

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