Adults Acute Speech and Language Therapist - NHS

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced NHS Band 6 Adults Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established Speech & Language Therapy team based in Nottingham.

Specialism/Team: Adults Acute

Job Type & Hours: Locum ongoing contract, either full time or part time

Pay Rate: £25 per hour (assignment rate)

Main duties of the Speech and Language Therapist:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults presenting with communication (e.g., dysarthria, aphasia) and swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
• Use appropriate diagnostic tools, standardized tests, and observational methods
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans for patients, considering their medical conditions and goals

Requirements of the Speech and Language Therapist/SLT:

• Degree or equivalent within Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration
• Recent UK/NHS post qualifying experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist
• At least 2 years’ clinical experience, with at least a year of adult acute experience
• Must be dysphagia trained, signed off competencies and able to see patients independently
• Must have established knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions for patients with swallowing and communication difficulties

Contact: This Speech and Language Therapist/SLT job is advertised by Alex Blackwell; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Speech and Language Therapist role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements.

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. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.