Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
Pulse Associates Limited · South Wales · posted 24 days ago
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2223Speech and language therapists
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Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Acute Inpatients – South Wales
Banding: Band 6/7 Location: South Wales Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00–£31.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Available Contract Duration: 3 Months
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join an Adult Acute team in South Wales on a locum basis. This exciting opportunity involves working across inpatient services, supporting adults with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties arising from acute medical conditions.
This role is suitable for an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist looking to broaden their acute experience or a Band 7 clinician seeking a flexible locum opportunity within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. You will play a key role in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with complex speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs, helping to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Assess, diagnose, and manage adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders within acute inpatient services.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions for patients with dysphagia, acquired communication disorders, cognitive-communication difficulties, and neurological conditions.
- Undertake comprehensive swallowing assessments and provide appropriate management plans to support safe nutrition and hydration.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including medical staff, nursing teams, dietitians, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.
- Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and discharge planning meetings.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
- Provide advice, education, and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
- Contribute to service development initiatives and support junior colleagues where appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- Current HCPC registration.
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Previous experience working within adult acute inpatient services.
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