Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

<p></p> <p data-start="156" data-end="393"><strong data-start="156" data-end="170">Job Title:</strong> Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist<br data-start="212" data-end="215"><strong data-start="215" data-end="227">Banding:</strong> Band 6<br data-start="234" data-end="237"><strong data-start="237" data-end="250">Location:</strong> London<br data-start="257" data-end="260"><strong data-start="260" data-end="269">Base:</strong> St Thomas’ Hospital<br data-start="289" data-end="292"><strong data-start="292" data-end="307">Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br data-start="312" data-end="315"><strong data-start="315" data-end="324">Rate:</strong> £24.00–£30.00 per hour<br data-start="347" data-end="350"><strong data-start="350" data-end="368">Working Hours:</strong> Full-time or Part-time</p> <h3 data-start="395" data-end="411">Job Overview</h3> <p data-start="412" data-end="749">We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated <strong data-start="461" data-end="501">Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist</strong> to join an <strong data-start="513" data-end="546">Adult Acute Inpatient service</strong> based at <strong data-start="556" data-end="589">St Thomas’ Hospital in London</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced therapist looking to further develop their clinical skills within a fast-paced acute hospital environment.</p> <p data-start="751" data-end="1072">You will work with adults presenting with a wide range of communication and swallowing difficulties, contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care across acute inpatient wards. The role offers exposure to complex caseloads and the opportunity to work as part of a supportive, well-established multidisciplinary team.</p> <h3 data-start="1074" data-end="1098">Key Responsibilities</h3> <p data-start="1099" data-end="1122">In this role, you will:</p> <ul data-start="1123" data-end="1618"> <li data-start="1123" data-end="1242"> <p data-start="1125" data-end="1242">Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders within an acute inpatient setting.</p> </li> <li data-start="1243" data-end="1319"> <p data-start="1245" data-end="1319">Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs.</p> </li> <li data-start="1320" data-end="1427"> <p data-start="1322" data-end="1427">Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and therapy colleagues as part of the multidisciplinary team.</p> </li> <li data-start="1428" data-end="1537"> <p data-start="1430" data-end="1537">Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="1538" data-end="1618"> <p data-start="1540" data-end="1618">Participate in service development, audits, and clinical meetings as required.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1620" data-end="1653">Qualifications and Experience</h3> <p data-start="1654" data-end="1700">To be considered for this role, you must have:</p> <ul data-start="1701" data-end="2104"> <li data-start="1701" data-end="1770"> <p data-start="1703" data-end="1770">A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).</p> </li> <li data-start="1771" data-end="1885"> <p data-start="1773" data-end="1885">HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).</p> </li> <li data-start="1886" data-end="1956"> <p data-start="1888" data-end="1956">Previous experience working with adult acute or inpatient caseloads.</p> </li> <li data-start="1957" data-end="2027"> <p data-start="1959" data-end="2027">Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills.</p> </li> <li data-start="2028" data-end="2104"> <p data-start="2030" data-end="2104">The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="2106" data-end="2127">Why Choose Pulse?</h3> <p data-start="2128" data-end="2480">From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is enti ... (truncated, view full listing at source)