Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

A Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist will assess and manage patients with complex communication and swallowing needs in a critical care setting. The role involves tracheostomy management and working with a multidisciplinary team.

What you will do

• Assess and manage patients with complex speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties within a critical care setting
• Independently assess and manage patients with tracheostomies
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation
• Provide clinical recommendations to support patient management
• Undertake FEES and VFSS where suitably qualified and experienced

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Proven clinical experience working within a critical care environment
• Demonstrable experience and confidence in the independent management of patients with tracheostomies
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Nice to have

• Experience in conducting FEES assessments
• Experience in conducting videofluoroscopic (VFSS) assessments
• Previous experience working within an acute hospital setting

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

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who focus on finding opportunities to match professional skills and aspirations.