Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6

Location: Melrose, Scotland (Rural – Car Required)

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £24.00–£32.00 per hour

Working Hours: Full Time / Part Time

Placement Length: One month (End of February – End of March)

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join an acute hospital service in Melrose, Scotland. This is a short-term placement within a rural setting, offering the opportunity to work within a supportive acute team environment.

The successful candidate will primarily manage a caseload within the acute hospital sector, with the potential to support community outpatients where required. This role is ideal for a confident and autonomous clinician with strong dysphagia experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced acute setting.

Due to the rural location, access to a car is essential. Accommodation can be provided if required.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adult patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders within an acute hospital setting.
• Provide specialist dysphagia assessment and management, including complex swallowing presentations.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards.
• Contribute to discharge planning and onward referrals as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Band 6 level experience within an adult acute setting.
• A minimum of two years’ experience managing adult dysphagia.
• Dysphagia competency and relevant postgraduate training.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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