Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

<p></p> <p data-start="145" data-end="352"><strong data-start="145" data-end="159">Job Title:</strong> Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist<br data-start="201" data-end="204"><strong data-start="204" data-end="216">Banding:</strong> Band 6 / 7<br data-start="227" data-end="230"><strong data-start="230" data-end="243">Location:</strong> South Yorkshire<br data-start="259" data-end="262"><strong data-start="262" data-end="277">Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br data-start="282" data-end="285"><strong data-start="285" data-end="294">Rate:</strong> £25.00 – £32.00 per hour<br data-start="319" data-end="322"><strong data-start="322" data-end="340">Working Hours:</strong> Part-time/Full-Time</p> <hr data-start="354" data-end="357"> <h3 data-start="359" data-end="377">Job Overview</h3> <p data-start="378" data-end="700">We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to provide a highly specialist service within an acute hospital setting in South Yorkshire. This role focuses on supporting adults presenting with a wide range of communication and swallowing difficulties, including dysphagia.</p> <p data-start="702" data-end="1047">You will play a vital role within the multidisciplinary team, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with complex needs. This opportunity is well suited to a Band 6 or Band 7 clinician who is confident working independently in an acute environment and passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.</p> <hr data-start="1049" data-end="1052"> <h3 data-start="1054" data-end="1080">Key Responsibilities</h3> <p data-start="1081" data-end="1106">In this role, you will:</p> <ul data-start="1107" data-end="1750"> <li data-start="1107" data-end="1253"> <p data-start="1109" data-end="1253">Provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, including dysphagia.</p> </li> <li data-start="1254" data-end="1375"> <p data-start="1256" data-end="1375">Undertake comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients within an acute hospital setting.</p> </li> <li data-start="1376" data-end="1461"> <p data-start="1378" data-end="1461">Offer specialist clinical advice and support to the wider multidisciplinary team.</p> </li> <li data-start="1462" data-end="1530"> <p data-start="1464" data-end="1530">Manage and prioritise a complex clinical caseload independently.</p> </li> <li data-start="1531" data-end="1650"> <p data-start="1533" data-end="1650">Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in line with service and professional standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="1651" data-end="1750"> <p data-start="1653" data-end="1750">Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives where appropriate.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1752" data-end="1755"> <h3 data-start="1757" data-end="1792">Qualifications and Experience</h3> <p data-start="1793" data-end="1841">To be considered for this role, you must have:</p> <ul data-start="1842" data-end="2346"> <li data-start="1842" data-end="1913"> <p data-start="1844" data-end="1913">A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).</p> </li> <li data-start="1914" data-end="2030"> <p data-start="1916" data-end="2030">HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).</p> </li> <li data-start="2031" data-end="2148"> <p data-start="2033" data-end="2148">Proven experience working with adults with dysphagia and communication disorders in an acute or hospital setting.</p> </li> <li data-start="2149" data-end="2224"> <p data-start="2151" data-end="2224">Strong clinical reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.</p> </li> <li data-start="2225" data-end="2346"> <p data-start="2227" data-end="2346">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively ... (truncated, view full listing at source)