Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Barnsley

Pulse Healthcare; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is recruiting an experienced Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Based in Barnsley, the role offers flexible hours (full-time or part-time) with an ongoing contract and a competitive hourly rate dependent on experience.

You will provide highly specialist assessments, manage complex dysphagia cases, and work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver evidence-based interventions and service

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience in adult acute SLT services.
• Competency in dysphagia assessment and management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist SLT assessment and intervention for adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Assess and manage dysphagia using evidence-based practice.
• Conduct instrumental swallowing assessments (VFSS/FEES) and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Adult acute SLT

Clinical assessment

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

VFSS

FEES

Job description

Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Barnsley

Barnsley

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Barnsley

Banding: Band 6 / 7

Location: Barnsley

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Hourly Rate: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Considered

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic acute service, providing highly specialist assessment and therapy for adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and play a key role in delivering evidence-based interventions for patients with complex clinical needs, including dysphagia.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist assessments, diagnosis, and treatment while contributing to the ongoing development of acute Speech and Language Therapy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with dysphagia using evidence-based practice.
• Undertake and contribute to instrumental swallowing assessments, including Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support patient recovery and rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide specialist 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, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience working within adult acute Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Proven competency in dysphagia assessment and management.
• Experience working with complex adult caseloads.
• Knowledge and experience of instrumental swallowing assessments, including VFSS and FEES, is desirable.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of 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 providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

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