Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This therapist will assess, diagnose and manage adult patients with complex speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties. Work is performed within an acute hospital setting.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose and manage adult patients with complex speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
• Deliver specialist dysphagia assessment and management, including FEES and videofluoroscopy
• Provide specialist voice therapy assessment and intervention
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation
• Provide specialist clinical advice and contribute to care planning
• Support the delivery of high standard patient-centred care

Required qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy or an equivalent qualification
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Relevant experience working as an Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
• Clinical expertise in dysphagia and voice therapy
• Experience and competence in FEES and videofluoroscopy
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proactive, flexible and patient-focused approach

Nice to have

• Experience ideally at Band 7 level

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 provide access to locum roles across the UK.