Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Critical Care – London Bridge Hospital

Banding: Band 6

Location: London Bridge Hospital, London

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £24–£30 per hour

Working Hours: Part-time or full-time

Contract Duration: 3 months

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join the team at London Bridge Hospital on a locum basis for an initial period of three months.

This role is suited to a confident and experienced clinician with a background in critical care who can work independently in the assessment and management of patients with complex communication and swallowing needs, particularly those requiring tracheostomy management.

The successful candidate will predominantly be based at the main London Bridge Hospital site, although they may also be required to review patients at the Guy’s site. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to contribute to high-quality patient care within a specialist hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assess and manage patients with complex speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties within a critical care setting.
• Independently assess and manage patients with tracheostomies, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on patients’ clinical needs.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Provide clinical recommendations to support safe and effective patient management.
• Predominantly work at London Bridge Hospital, with occasional reviews required at the Guy’s site.
• Where suitably qualified and experienced, undertake Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Assessments (VFSS).

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
• Proven clinical experience working within a critical care environment.
• Demonstrable experience and confidence in the independent management of patients with tracheostomies.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable experience

• Experience in conducting FEES assessments.
• Experience in conducting videofluoroscopic (VFSS) assessments.
• Previous experience working within an acute hospital setting.

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 are an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with a background in critical care and independent tracheostomy management, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a locum position at London Bridge Hospital, with an immediate start available and flexible part-time or full-time working options.

Please apply using the link below or contact our specialist team to find out more about this opportunity.

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