Acute Care Speech & Language Therapist - Dysphagia Expert

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare in London is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide clinical cover across acute hospital units, including cardio-thoracic critical care. The role focuses on managing dysphagia and communication impairments in adults, requiring HCPC registration and a SLT degree.

Experience in adult acute settings is essential; FEES skills are desirable. You will work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30, with an ASAP start and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Extensive experience in the adult acute setting.
• Highly specialist skills in managing dysphagia and communication impairments.
• Experience with tracheostomies and ventilator dependent patients; FEES desirable.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously manage a caseload, providing expert assessment and intervention for patients with dysphagia and communication impairments.
• Work across general and cardio-thoracic critical care units and acute wards, delivering high-quality care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to patient care plans and outcomes.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator dependent patients

FEES (desirable)

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

FEES equipment

Job description

Pulse Healthcare in London is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide clinical cover across acute hospital units, including cardio-thoracic critical care. The role focuses on managing dysphagia and communication impairments in adults, requiring HCPC registration and a SLT degree.

Experience in adult acute settings is essential; FEES skills are desirable. You will work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30, with an ASAP start and a