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Band 6 speech and language therapist

Pulse Healthcare

Oxfordshire, South East EnglandView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

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Job description

Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Inpatient Services

Banding: Band 6

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: To be confirmed

Duration: Ongoing (initial 3-month contract with extension potential)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join the acute inpatient team at John Radcliffe Hospital. This locum role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic hospital environment, supporting a diverse caseload of acutely unwell patients across multiple medical specialties.

You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with dysphagia and communication disorders on general medicine wards, including elderly care, cardiac, respiratory, trauma, and emergency medicine. The caseload also includes one cardiothoracic critical care unit, with flexibility to support other inpatient areas such as Acute Neurosciences, Critical Care, and Acute Stroke as needed.

  • Provide specialist assessment and management of dysphagia and communication difficulties
  • Deliver therapy across a range of inpatient wards, adapting to caseload demands
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards
  • Flexibly support additional inpatient areas when required
  • Utilise advanced competencies such as tracheostomy and videofluoroscopy (highly desirable)

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
  • HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership
  • Experience in acute inpatient care and neurorehabilitation
  • Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
  • Advanced competencies in tracheostomy and videofluoroscopy (desirable)

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.

If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

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Adzuna

First seen

19 August 2026

Last checked

18 October 2026

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