Job Description

Job Title: Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 5
Location: Denmark Hill
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £19.00 – £24.00 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team in an acute hospital setting based in Denmark Hill. This locum opportunity is ideal for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist with experience working with adult inpatients and a strong interest in delivering high-quality care within acute services.

In this role, you will support adult patients presenting with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties, working closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to provide effective assessment and intervention. The successful candidate will be dysphagia competent and confident managing adult acute caseloads within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:
• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties within an acute inpatient setting.
• Deliver evidence-based dysphagia assessment and intervention in line with professional and clinical guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in accordance with HCPC and local standards.
• Provide patient-centred care and tailored management plans to support rehabilitation and recovery.
• Participate in team meetings, service development activities, and clinical handovers where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:
• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Dysphagia competency.
• Previous adult inpatient or acute hospital experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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 the right opportunities to match your skills and career goals. With exclusive access to locum roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience every step of the way.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring other Speech and Language Therapy opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.

Reasonable Adjustments

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