Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will:
• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties within acute hospital settings.
• Manage a specialist caseload within Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) and critical care environments.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for patients with dysphagia and acquired communication disorders.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans to support patient recovery and rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy colleagues.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and discharge planning processes.
• Qualifications and Experience
• To be considered for this role, you must have:
• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Previous experience working within adult acute Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Experience managing dysphagia and communication disorders within acute hospital settings.
• Experience working with patients in ITU or critical care environments.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• The ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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• How to Apply
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• Reasonable Adjustments
• If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.
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Additional Information

Job Title: Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6 Location: Surrey/London Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00-£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Job Overview We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic acute healthcare team across Surrey and London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with experience in acute adult services and intensive care settings to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of adult patients within acute and critical care environments, including Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) settings. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient-centred care.

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