Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

<p></p> <h2 data-start="91" data-end="108"></h2> <h2 data-start="176" data-end="233">Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist</h2> <p data-start="234" data-end="400"><strong data-start="234" data-end="246">Banding:</strong> Band 6<br data-start="253" data-end="256"><strong data-start="256" data-end="269">Location:</strong> London – Barnet Hospital<br data-start="294" data-end="297"><strong data-start="297" data-end="312">Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br data-start="317" data-end="320"><strong data-start="320" data-end="329">Rate:</strong> £24.00 – £30.50 per hour<br data-start="354" data-end="357"><strong data-start="357" data-end="375">Working Hours:</strong> Full-time or Part-time</p> <h2 data-start="91" data-end="108">Job Overview</h2> <p data-start="109" data-end="379">We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated <strong data-start="163" data-end="215">Band 6 Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist</strong> to join the team at <strong data-start="236" data-end="265">Barnet Hospital in London</strong>. This is a flexible opportunity offering both full-time and part-time hours, with an immediate start available.</p> <p data-start="381" data-end="613">The successful candidate will work across <strong data-start="423" data-end="455">Respiratory, Surgery and ICU</strong>, with additional support provided to other inpatient teams including medical wards, elderly care, emergency department, and acute stroke wards as required.</p> <p data-start="615" data-end="779">This role is well suited to a therapist with strong acute experience who is confident managing complex adult caseloads within a fast-paced NHS hospital environment.</p> <hr data-start="781" data-end="784"> <h2 data-start="786" data-end="811">Key Responsibilities</h2> <p data-start="812" data-end="835">In this role, you will:</p> <ul data-start="837" data-end="1477"> <li data-start="837" data-end="976"> <p data-start="839" data-end="976">Assess, diagnose and manage adults with complex speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties within acute care settings.</p> </li> <li data-start="977" data-end="1059"> <p data-start="979" data-end="1059">Provide specialist input across Respiratory, Surgery and Intensive Care Units.</p> </li> <li data-start="1060" data-end="1182"> <p data-start="1062" data-end="1182">Support additional inpatient teams including medical, elderly care, emergency department and stroke wards as required.</p> </li> <li data-start="1183" data-end="1266"> <p data-start="1185" data-end="1266">Deliver evidence-based intervention plans tailored to individual patient needs.</p> </li> <li data-start="1267" data-end="1380"> <p data-start="1269" data-end="1380">Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support safe discharge planning and patient recovery.</p> </li> <li data-start="1381" data-end="1477"> <p data-start="1383" data-end="1477">Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in line with HCPC and NHS standards.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1479" data-end="1482"> <h2 data-start="1484" data-end="1518">Qualifications and Experience</h2> <p data-start="1519" data-end="1565">To be considered for this role, you must have:</p> <ul data-start="1567" data-end="1922"> <li data-start="1567" data-end="1638"> <p data-start="1569" data-end="1638">A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).</p> </li> <li data-start="1639" data-end="1661"> <p data-start="1641" data-end="1661">HCPC registration.</p> </li> <li data-start="1662" data-end="1720"> <p data-start="1664" data-end="1720">Experience working with adults in acute care settings.</p> </li> <li data-start="1721" data-end="1786"> <p data-start="1723" data-end="1786">Band 7 level clinical experience within adult acute services.</p> </li> <li data-start="1787" data-end="1831"> <p data-start="1789" data-end="1831">Relevant CPD and post-graduate training.</p> </li> <li data-start="1832" data-end="1863"> <p data-start="1834" data-end="1863">NHS ... (truncated, view full listing at source)