Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
Pulse Healthcare
London, UKView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,920 to £57,200
Contract
Contract
Hours
Part time
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Acute Inpatients – Orpington
Banding: Band 6
Location: Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £24.00–£27.50 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (37.5 hours per week if full-time)
Duration: 3 months
We are currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Acute Inpatient team at Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated therapist with experience managing adult acute inpatient caseloads to provide high-quality assessment and intervention within a busy hospital setting.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with a range of communication and swallowing disorders to optimise their recovery and improve clinical outcomes.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and swallowing difficulties within an acute inpatient setting.
- Deliver evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with HCPC and local trust standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service delivery where appropriate.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- HCPC registration.
- Previous experience working with adult acute inpatient caseloads.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist 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 personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.
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Please note that 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 World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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Adzuna
First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
6 October 2026
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