Band6/7:Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist: London

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist Banding: 6/7 Location: London Start: ASAP Duration:5months Rate: £28 £34 Working hours: Monday – Friday

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in London. This role involves providing specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment, and management of language, communication, and swallowing problems in adult clients within a tertiary setting, including neurorehabilitation. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based interventions, evaluate outcomes, and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.

What will your responsibilities be:

As an Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist, you will demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and clinical skills in the assessment and management of patients with language, communication, and swallowing disorders. You will provide interpretative assessment techniques and interventions for patients with tracheostomies and those requiring instrumental procedures such as videofluoroscopy. Your role will include developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, you will provide education and support to patients and their caregivers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of therapy services.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

• Experience in neurology and progressive neurological conditions

• Training in FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and video fluoroscopy (highly beneficial)

• Highly specialist clinical skills in the assessment and management of language, communication, and swallowing disorders

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Proficiency in using relevant software and equipment

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.