Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist -Oxford

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.

• →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

• Tracheostomy competencies
• Videofluoroscopy competencies
• Experience in acute hospital settings

• HCPC registration (required)
• Proven experience in inpatient adult care
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and flexibly across caseloads

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If you're interested in this role or would like to explore other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us directly to speak with one of our specialist consultants.

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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.