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Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

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Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Birmingham

Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Birmingham Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months Salary: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Part or full time – Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (approximately 37.5 hours per week for full-time)

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join an acute healthcare setting in Birmingham on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with strong acute experience to manage an independent caseload of adults presenting with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.

The successful therapist will need to be dysphagia trained and confident working autonomously within an acute environment. You will be responsible for assessing, managing and providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy intervention to adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing needs.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team while managing your own clinical caseload and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Independently manage a caseload of adult patients within an acute hospital setting.
  • Assess and manage adults presenting with acquired swallowing difficulties and dysphagia.
  • Assess and provide intervention for adults with acquired communication difficulties.
  • Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans based on patients’ clinical needs.
  • Provide specialist dysphagia assessment, advice and management in line with professional standards and local protocols.
  • Work autonomously while recognising when further clinical input or escalation is required.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support effective patient care and discharge planning.
  • Provide appropriate advice, education and support to patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records and documentation.
  • Participate in relevant multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions and clinical reviews.
  • Manage clinical priorities effectively within a busy acute environment.
  • Work in accordance with HCPC and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) standards and guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
  • HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
  • Essential: Previous experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist within an acute hospital setting.
  • Essential: Dysphagia training and clinical experience in the assessment and management of swallowing difficulties.
  • Experience working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.
  • The ability to independently manage a clinical caseload.
  • Confidence working autonomously within a multidisciplinary acute setting.
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive, professional and patient-centred approach to clinical practice.

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 aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this locum Speech and Language Therapist position in Birmingham, would like to find out more about the role, or are looking to explore other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.

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.

International Recruitment Notice

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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