Adult Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse Healthcare; Carlisle, Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic service across acute and community settings in Cumbria, with cross-site work between Carlisle and Whitehaven. This role suits a Band 6 therapist with acute experience or an experienced Band 7 clinician who can work autonomously across settings, providing specialist assessment, management and treatment.

The package includes a Band 6/7 level role, flexible full-time or part-time hours, and salary aligned

Qualifications

• Band 6–level experience working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Experience across acute adult settings and community-based care.
• HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership.
• Strong clinical reasoning, organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with ability to travel across Cumbria between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders across acute and community settings.
• Manage a varied caseload across different stages of care.
• Work cross-site between Carlisle and Whitehaven, adapting service delivery to local needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community services.
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in line with NHS and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Organisation

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6 / 7
Location: Cumbria (Carlisle & Whitehaven)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £25.00 – £27.50 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a skilled and adaptable Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic service delivering care across both acute and community settings in Cumbria. This role involves cross-site working between Carlisle and Whitehaven, providing specialist assessment, management and treatment for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.

This position is suitable for a Band 6 therapist with solid acute experience or an experienced Band 7 clinician who is confident working autonomously across a range of settings. You will play a vital role in supporting adults across the acute pathway as well as within community services, contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders across acute and community settings.

Manage a varied caseload, supporting patients across different stages of their care pathway.

Work cross-site between Carlisle and Whitehaven, adapting service delivery to meet local needs.

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community services.

Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in line with NHS and professional standards.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Band 6–level experience (or above) working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Experience across acute adult settings, with the ability to contribute to community-based care.

HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Strong clinical reasoning, organisational and communication skills.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel across Cumbria between service sites.

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 roles that align with your experience, flexibility and career goals. With access to opportunities across the UK, we provide a supportive and personalised recruitment experience.

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 recruitment journey.

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