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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Acute Inpatient team at Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington on a locum basis. This role involves providing high-quality assessment and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing disorders within a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and swallowing difficulties within an acute inpatient setting.
• Deliver evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with HCPC and local trust standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service delivery where appropriate.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Previous experience working with adult acute inpatient caseloads.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

• Speech and Language Therapy
• Adult Acute Inpatient Management
• Communication Disorders
• Swallowing Disorders
• Evidence-based Interventions
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Clinical Record Keeping
• Clinical Reasoning

Location

• Orpington

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Locum

Experience Level

• Band 6
• Experienced

Education Level

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

• £24.00–£27.50 per hour

Benefits

• Personalised and supportive recruitment experience

About the Company

• Pulse focuses entirely on the candidate, with specialist consultants understanding your profession and committed to finding the right opportunities. We offer exclusive access to roles across the UK.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.