Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist – West Midlands

Banding: Band 6/7

Location: West Midlands

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £24.00–£27.67 per hour

Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a dynamic inpatient team in the West Midlands. This role involves working within an acute hospital setting, supporting adult patients with a range of complex communication and swallowing needs.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, including general acute patients and those with acute stroke, delivering high-quality assessment and intervention. This is an on-site role (no remote working), ideal for a confident and independent practitioner with strong dysphagia experience.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute inpatient setting.
• Independently assess and treat dysphagia, ensuring safe and effective management plans are in place.
• Manage a mixed caseload including general acute and stroke patients.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to patient care plans and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational 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).
• Proven experience working within an adult acute setting.
• Strong, independent dysphagia management skills.
• Experience managing a general acute caseload, ideally including acute stroke patients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.

Reasonable Adjustments

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.

International Recruitment Notice

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 Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.