Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Birmingham

Pulse Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is recruiting an experienced Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a busy acute service in Birmingham. The role targets Band 6/7 clinicians with acute experience to work within a multidisciplinary hospital team, supporting adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.

The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex cases while autonomously managing an independent caseload.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy is required.
• Acute Speech and Language Therapy experience is essential.
• Dysphagia training with experience evaluating and managing swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT assessment and intervention for adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with dysphagia.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Independently manage a complex caseload within an acute setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient-centred care.
• Provide advice and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports according to standards.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

HCPC registration

Degree in SLT

Acute SLT experience

Dysphagia assessment

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Birmingham

Birmingham

Job Title: Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6 / 7

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3-Month Contract

Hourly Rate: £24.00 - £30.00 per hour

Working Hours: Part-time or Full-time

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Approximately 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a busy acute service in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 clinician with acute experience to work within a multidisciplinary hospital team, supporting adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex cases while working autonomously to manage an independent caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with dysphagia.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload within an acute setting.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient-centered care.
• Provide advice and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with professional and organizational standards.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Acute Speech and Language Therapy experience is essential.
• Dysphagia trained with experience assessing and managing swallowing disorders.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload.
• Experience working with adults presenting with acquired communication difficulties.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

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With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalized and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

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