Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will:
• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties within an acute inpatient setting.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for patients with a variety of neurological, respiratory, medical, and surgical conditions.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care and contribute to discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in line with HCPC and local service standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and service development where appropriate.
• Provide advice and education to patients, families, carers, and healthcare colleagues.
• 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 (or eligibility for membership) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Previous experience working within an adult acute inpatient setting.
• Experience managing dysphagia and communication disorders in adults.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• The ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Why Choose Pulse?
• How to Apply
• If you're interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring other Speech and Language Therapy opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.
• 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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Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Acute Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Central London Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00-£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Contract Duration: 3 months Job Overview We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a busy Adult Acute service in Central London on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 clinician looking to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality assessment and intervention for adult inpatients with a range of communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering evidence-based care across inpatient acute services, supporting patients to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

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