Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Bristol
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £20 - £32
Duration: 3 months with potential of being extended

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our esteemed client in Bristol. Your advanced expertise will be pivotal in ensuring the precision and reliability of patient care and treatment. This position is part-time until November, with 2 days per week, Mon-Fri, up to 0.4 WTE. It could be combined with our other locum request (PSSUS) to make full-time hours for a shorter time period. Note that the end date for this position is November, while our other vacancy is only for 2 months.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting assessments and managing adult inpatients with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties related to respiratory, cardiac, and critical care conditions. You will work as part of the adult respiratory and critical care team, maintaining meticulous records and documentation, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver superior patient care. Competencies in tracheostomy care are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC registration
• Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy or a related field
• Extensive experience in adult respiratory and critical care
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Unwavering attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

How to Apply

If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position, or simply discuss any other opportunities we have, we would love to hear from you by applying using the link below.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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Salary Band: 20.0 - 32.0 GBP