Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist – London
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Rate: £26.00–£32.50 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic hospital team in London. This role involves working with adult inpatients across acute wards, providing specialist assessment and intervention for a range of communication and swallowing disorders.

This position is ideal for a therapist with solid acute experience and competency in videofluoroscopy, who is confident leading clinics and contributing to high-quality patient care. Tracheostomy and FEES skills are desirable but not essential. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting professional development.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties in an acute inpatient setting.

• Lead videofluoroscopy clinics and provide expert interpretation of results.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans.

• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and hospital standards.

• Contribute to service development, training, and professional supervision as required.

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 eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

• Significant experience working with adult inpatients in acute settings.

• Videofluoroscopy competency, ideally with experience of leading clinics.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Tracheostomy and FEES skills (desirable).

• A proactive and reflective approach to professional development.

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