Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist - Barnsley

Banding: Band 6 / 7

Location: Barnsley

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Hourly Rate: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time Considered

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic acute service, providing highly specialist assessment and therapy for adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and play a key role in delivering evidence-based interventions for patients with complex clinical needs, including dysphagia.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist assessments, diagnosis, and treatment while contributing to the ongoing development of acute Speech and Language Therapy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with dysphagia using evidence-based practice.
• Undertake and contribute to instrumental swallowing assessments, including Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support patient recovery and rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with professional and organizational standards.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience working within adult acute Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Proven competency in dysphagia assessment and management.
• Experience working with complex adult caseloads.
• Knowledge and experience of instrumental swallowing assessments, including VFSS and FEES, is desirable.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment 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 personalized and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

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Reasonable Adjustments

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Salary Band: 23.0 - 32.0