Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

1 day ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £25.00–£32.00 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a busy acute hospital setting in Sheffield. This role involves working with adult patients presenting with a wide range of acquired neurological conditions, resulting in communication and swallowing difficulties.

You will play a critical role in delivering high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of dysphagia and communication disorders within an acute clinical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist looking to further develop their clinical expertise within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and management for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in an acute hospital setting.

• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to patients with acquired neurological conditions.

• Manage complex dysphagia cases, including patients requiring specialist clinical decision-making.

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation to professional and organisational standards.

• Contribute to discharge planning, MDT meetings, and ongoing clinical reviews.

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 eligibility for membership of the RCSLT.

• Proven experience working with adults in an acute hospital setting.

• Dysphagia accreditation and experience managing complex dysphagia.

• Strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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 that align with your experience and career goals. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment journey designed to put your career first.

How to Apply

If you'd like to register with Pulse, learn more about this role, or explore additional 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 or placement process, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to supporting your needs throughout your journey with us.

International Recruitment Notice

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as outlined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.



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