Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
Pulse Associates Limited · West Midlands · posted 24 days ago
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2223Speech and language therapists
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Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist – West Midlands Banding: Band 6/7 Location: West Midlands Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£27.67 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Job Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a dynamic inpatient team in the West Midlands. This role involves working within an acute hospital setting, supporting adult patients with a range of complex communication and swallowing needs.
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, including general acute patients and those with acute stroke, delivering high-quality assessment and intervention. This is an on-site role (no remote working), ideal for a confident and independent practitioner with strong dysphagia experience.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute inpatient setting.
- Independently assess and treat dysphagia, ensuring safe and effective management plans are in place.
- Manage a mixed caseload including general acute and stroke patients.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to patient care plans and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
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) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Proven experience working within an adult acute setting.
- Strong, independent dysphagia management skills.
- Experience managing a general acute caseload, ideally including acute stroke patients.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Why Choose Pulse?
From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.
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