Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse Healthcare Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare Limited seeks an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (locum) to join an acute hospital team in Sheffield. The role entails independent caseload management for adults with swallowing and communication needs, including dysphagia assessment and intervention in a multidisciplinary setting.

The candidate should be dysphagia-trained with HCPC registration and a track record in acute hospital environments.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the RCSLT.
• Essential: previous experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Essential: dysphagia training and clinical experience in swallowing assessment/management.
• Experience with adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.
• Ability to independently manage a clinical caseload.
• Confident working autonomously within a multidisciplinary acute setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of adult patients in an acute hospital.
• Assess and manage swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) and communication needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs.
• Provide specialist dysphagia assessment and management per standards.
• Work autonomously while escalating when needed.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning.
• Provide advice and education to patients, relatives and healthcare staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Participate in MDT meetings, case discussions and reviews.

Skills

Autonomous working

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centred care

Decision making

Proactive professional approach

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Sheffield

Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Sheffield

Banding: Band 6/7

Location: Sheffield

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months

Working Hours: Part or full time – Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (approximately 37.5 hours per week for full-time)

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join an acute healthcare setting in Sheffield on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with strong acute experience to manage an independent caseload of adults presenting with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.

The successful therapist will need to be dysphagia trained and confident working autonomously within an acute environment. You will be responsible for assessing, managing and providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy intervention to adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing needs.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team while managing your own clinical caseload and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Independently manage a caseload of adult patients within an acute hospital setting.
• Assess and manage adults presenting with acquired swallowing difficulties and dysphagia.
• Assess and provide intervention for adults with acquired communication difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans based on patients’ clinical needs.
• Provide specialist dysphagia assessment, advice and management in line with professional standards and local protocols.
• Work autonomously while recognising when further clinical input or escalation is required.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support effective patient care and discharge planning.
• Provide appropriate advice, education and support to patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records and documentation.
• Participate in relevant multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions and clinical reviews.
• Manage clinical priorities effectively within a busy acute environment.
• Work in accordance with HCPC and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) standards and guidelines.

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 Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Essential: Previous experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist within an acute hospital setting.
• Essential: Dysphagia training and clinical experience in the assessment and management of swallowing difficulties.
• Experience working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.
• The ability to independently manage a clinical caseload.
• Confidence working autonomously within a multidisciplinary acute setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, professional and patient‑centred approach to clinical practice.

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

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