Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6/7

Location: Cambridge

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £28.00–£32.00 per hour

Working Hours: Part time

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a hospital-based team in Cambridge.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive specialist Speech and Language Therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist looking to work within an acute setting and further develop advanced clinical skills.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Work independently as an Advanced Practitioner in Speech and Language Therapy, delivering assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex speech, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Contribute to specialist multidisciplinary teams across cardiothoracic services, providing expert input into patient care.
• Conduct and interpret instrumental assessments, including Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and videofluoroscopy.
• Manage patients with tracheostomies, ensuring competencies are maintained.
• Deliver training and education to staff, carers, and other healthcare professionals as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and membership (or eligibility) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working within an acute adult setting.
• Competency in instrumental swallowing assessments such as FEES and videofluoroscopy.
• Experience managing patients with tracheostomies.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills.

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