Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Sheffield

Pulse Healthcare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is seeking an experienced Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a busy acute service in Sheffield. The role targets Band 6/7 clinicians with acute experience, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention while managing an independent caseload in an acute hospital setting.

The post is a 3-month contract with potential extension, offering either part-time or full-time hours and a typical hourly rate of £24.00–£32.00.

Qualifications

• Acute SLT experience is essential.
• Dysphagia assessment and management experience.
• Ability to work autonomously with an independent adult caseload.
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.

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 hospital setting.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in accordance with professional standards.
• Contribute to service development, audit activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Sheffield

Sheffield

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Sheffield

Banding: Band 6 / 7

Location: Sheffield

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3-Month Contract with potential of contract extension

Hourly Rate: £24.00 - £32.00 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 Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a busy acute service in Sheffield.

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 intervention while working autonomously to manage an independent caseload within an acute setting.

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 hospital setting.


• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.


• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.


• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in accordance with professional standards.


• Contribute to service development, audit activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

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 adult caseload.


• Experience supporting adults with acquired communication difficulties.


• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.


• 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 providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

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