Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse Healthcare; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an experienced Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist (Locum) to provide support at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The role focuses on dysphagia assessment and management with some communication referrals in an acute hospital setting.

The post holder will work with an on-site Band 7 SLT and Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy, with flexible part-time hours and potential for full-time hours. Immediate start is preferred; initial contract is 3 months.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership.
• Proven experience with adult acute patients.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with dysphagia across acute medical and surgical wards.
• Provide assessment and intervention for communication needs as required.
• Make evidence-based clinical recommendations to support safe swallowing and communication.
• Work collaboratively within the acute SLT team and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Work to an agreed individualised job plan, aligned with a generic Band 6 job description.

Skills

Dysphagia

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Wrexham

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist (Locum)
Banding: Band 6–7
Location: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £24.00–£27.00 per hour
Working Hours: Part-time (flexible) – up to full-time considered
Contract Length: 3 months initially

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to provide locum support to the acute service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established acute medical SLT team within a busy hospital environment.

The post holder will be responsible for responding to acute adult referrals across a range of medical and surgical wards, with the majority of the caseload focused on dysphagia assessment and management, alongside some communication referrals. Stroke referrals are managed by a separate specialist stroke team.

This role is suitable for a Band 6 SLT who is independent with dysphagia, with clinical oversight and support provided by an on-site Band 7 SLT and the Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy.

While full-time availability (Monday to Friday) is preferred, flexible or part-time hours will be considered, and applications from more than one part-time therapist are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with dysphagia across acute medical and surgical wards.

Provide assessment and intervention for communication needs as required.

Make evidence-based clinical recommendations to support safe swallowing and communication.

Work collaboratively within the acute SLT team and the wider multidisciplinary team.

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

Work to an agreed individualised job plan, aligned with a generic Band 6 job description.

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 RCSLT membership.

Proven experience working with adult acute patients.

Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills.

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 ensuring you receive the support you need.