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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Band 6/7 Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join the team at St Mary’s Hospital, London, on a locum basis for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will have experience working within an acute hospital setting, providing specialist assessment and management for adults presenting with complex communication and swallowing disorders. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to contribute to high-quality patient care within an acute hospital environment, supporting safe and effective clinical decision-making and working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Assess and manage adult patients presenting with complex communication and swallowing disorders within an acute hospital setting.
- Independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia, developing appropriate evidence-based treatment and management plans.
- Independently manage patients with tracheostomies, applying specialist clinical knowledge to support safe and effective care.
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and provide recommendations to support patient safety, recovery and rehabilitation.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and wider multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Provide specialist advice and guidance regarding communication, swallowing and tracheostomy management.
- Prioritise and manage an acute clinical caseload according to patients’ clinical needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and support appropriate discharge planning.
- Ensure clinical practice reflects current evidence-based guidelines and professional standards.
Requirements
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
- Proven experience working with adults within an acute hospital setting.
- The ability to independently assess and manage patients with tracheostomies.
- Competence in the independent assessment and management of dysphagia.
- Experience assessing and managing complex communication and swallowing disorders.
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a demanding acute caseload.
- Previous experience in an acute hospital environment managing complex adult caseloads is essential for this position.
Skills
- Dysphagia management
- Independent tracheostomy management
- Complex communication and swallowing disorders assessment and management
- Clinical reasoning
- Assessment skills
- Decision-making skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Autonomous work
- Collaborative work
- Organisational skills
- Caseload prioritisation
Location
- St Mary’s Hospital, London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Locum
Experience Level
- Band 6/7
- Experienced clinician
- Immediate start
Education Level
- Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- £26.00–£31.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible working options
About the Company
- Pulse focuses entirely on you, with specialist consultants who understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities. We offer exclusive access to roles across the UK, providing a personalised and supportive recruitment experience.
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.
- 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 Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.