Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse Healthcare; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an experienced Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to deliver a highly specialist service in a South Yorkshire acute hospital setting. The role targets adults with dysphagia and complex communication needs, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, diagnosis and management.

Band 6/7 level with flexible hours (part-time/full-time) and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership.
• Proven experience with adults with dysphagia and communication disorders in acute/hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly specialist SLT service to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, including dysphagia.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning in an acute hospital setting.
• Offer specialist clinical advice and support to the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a complex clinical caseload independently.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with standards.
• Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment and diagnosis

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT eligibility

Job description

Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

South Yorkshire

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

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to provide a highly specialist service within an acute hospital setting in South Yorkshire. This role focuses on supporting adults presenting with a wide range of communication and swallowing difficulties, including dysphagia.

You will play a vital role within the multidisciplinary team, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with complex needs. This opportunity is well suited to a Band 6 or Band 7 clinician who is confident working independently in an acute environment and passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, including dysphagia.

Undertake comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients within an acute hospital setting.

Offer specialist clinical advice and support to the wider multidisciplinary team.

Manage and prioritise a complex clinical caseload independently.

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in line with service and professional standards.

Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives where appropriate.

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).

Proven experience working with adults with dysphagia and communication disorders in an acute or hospital setting.

Strong clinical reasoning, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with us.