Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders within an acute setting
• Manage a varied caseload of adult acute patients, including those with complex needs
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual patient goals
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care
• Assess and manage dysphagia, including tracheostomy patients where appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards
• Support discharge planning and contribute to patient-centred care pathways

Requirements

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Previous experience working within adult acute Speech and Language Therapy services
• Experience managing adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and multidisciplinary working skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Tracheostomy competency

About the Company

Pulse is a specialist recruitment agency with consultants who understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations.