Senior Acute SLT: Dysphagia & VFSS Expert

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

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