At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and treat patients with communication disorders in a dynamic hospital setting.
- Company: Join Pulse, a supportive recruitment agency dedicated to your career growth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal and professional development in healthcare.
- Why this job: Work with diverse patients and enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: HCPC registration and experience in inpatient adult care required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Location: John Radcliffe Hospital
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join the inpatient team at John Radcliffe Hospital. This locum role offers the opportunity to work with acutely unwell patients across a range of general medicine wards, including care of the elderly, cardiac, respiratory, emergency medicine, trauma, and a cardiothoracic critical care unit.
The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and treatment for dysphagia and communication disorders and may be required to support other inpatient caseloads such as Acute Neurosciences, Critical Care, and Acute Stroke as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of acutely unwell patients across general medicine wards
- Assess and treat dysphagia and communication disorders
- Work flexibly across inpatient services with support from the wider team
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic patient care
Experience in acute hospital settings
Requirements
- HCPC registration (required)
- Proven experience in inpatient adult care
- Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and flexibly across caseloads
Why Pulse?
At Pulse, we put you first. Our dedicated consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding roles that match your skills and career goals. With exclusive access to opportunities across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know. We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
International Recruitment Notice
Please note: We are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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