Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £25.00–£32.00 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic hospital-based service in West Yorkshire. This role involves providing high-quality assessment and intervention for patients with stroke-related communication and swallowing disorders within an acute setting.
Due to the expansion of hospital capacity and the opening of additional beds, there is a growing need for skilled therapists to support hospital flow and manage an increased number of outlier patients. The position offers a varied caseload, with potential to work across inpatient and outpatient outreach settings. A car driver is preferred to facilitate travel between sites.
* Key Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, and manage communication and swallowing difficulties in adults with stroke and acquired neurological conditions.
* Deliver evidence-based therapy and provide timely, effective interventions to support recovery and hospital discharge.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, nursing, and therapy colleagues, to deliver holistic patient care.
* Contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, supporting continuity of care and community reintegration.
* Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HCPC and professional standards.
* Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
* A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
* HCPC registration
* Proven experience working within an acute adult setting, ideally with stroke patients.
* Excellent clinical reasoning and communication skills.
* A car driver is preferred due to potential outreach and multi-site working.
Why Choose Pulse?
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