Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Birmingham Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Birmingham Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months Salary: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Part or full time – Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (approximately 37.5 hours per week for full-time) Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join an acute healthcare setting in Birmingham on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with strong acute experience to manage an independent caseload of adults presenting with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties. The successful therapist will need to be dysphagia trained and confident working autonomously within an acute environment. You will be responsible for assessing, managing and providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy intervention to adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing needs. This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team while managing your own clinical caseload and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Independently manage a caseload of adult patients within an acute hospital setting. Assess and manage adults presenting with acquired swallowing difficulties and dysphagia. Assess and provide intervention for adults with acquired communication difficulties. Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans based on patients’ clinical needs. Provide specialist dysphagia assessment, advice and management in line with professional standards and local protocols. Work autonomously while recognising when further clinical input or escalation is required. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support effective patient care and discharge planning. Provide appropriate advice, education and support to patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals. Maintain ac

Job Title: Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6 Location: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£27.50 per hour Working Hours: Part-time or full-time Contract Duration: 3 months Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join the team at Royal Liverpool Hospital on a locum basis for an initial period of three months. This role is ideal for a clinician with experience in an acute adult inpatient setting, covering both critical care and medical wards. The successful candidate will be confident in assessing and managing adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties, with a particular emphasis on dysphagia management. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support patient safety, recovery and rehabilitation. This opportunity offers flexible part-time or full-time working arrangements and an immediate start for a suitably qualified and experienced clinician. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess and manage adult inpatients presenting with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties. Provide Speech and Language Therapy services across critical care and acute medical wards. Undertake comprehensive dysphagia assessments and develop appropriate management plans. Make evidence-based clinical recommendations to support safe and effective patient care, including advice on swallowing and dietary management. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery, rehabilitation and discharge planning. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. Prioritise and manage a varied acute caseload, responding to changing clinical needs. Where appropriately trained and competent, undertake Fibreoptic Endo

Job Title: Specialist Acute Dietitian Banding: Band 7 Location: Birmingham Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months with option to extend Hourly Rate: £29-30 per hour Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking 2 x experienced Band 7 Dietitians to join the team in Birmingham. These are excellent opportunities for highly skilled dietitians with a broad acute hospital background to work across a range of specialties, delivering expert nutritional care and supporting positive patient outcomes. Successful candidates will have extensive experience managing complex patients within acute settings and will be confident providing leadership, clinical expertise, and support to multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist dietetic assessment, treatment, and management for patients across a variety of acute clinical areas Deliver evidence-based nutritional interventions to support patient recovery and wellbeing Manage patients requiring enteral feeding, including assessment, monitoring, and ongoing nutritional support Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes Support service development and contribute to quality improvement initiatives Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the team where appropriate Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with professional and organisational standards Qualifications and Experience HCPC registered Dietitian Significant experience working within an acute hospital setting Extensive clinical experience across a range of specialties, including: General Medicine Healthcare of Older People (HCOP) Stroke Surgery Mental Health Strong experience in enteral feeding and nutritional support Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to support multidisciplinary working Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills Why Choose Pulse? From the moment you register with Pulse, ou

Band 6 Locum Occupational Therapist – Older Adult Mental Health Location: Leeds Contract: Locum Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (May be available to part time candidates) Duration: 3 Months Start Date: ASAP (subject to pre-employment compliance checks) Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated multidisciplinary team on an all-female assessment and admission ward for adults aged 65 and over experiencing acute mental health difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity to work within an inpatient mental health setting, supporting older adults through assessment, recovery, and discharge planning while promoting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful engagement in daily activities. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions within an acute older adult mental health inpatient service. Assess functional abilities, cognition, mood, and occupational performance to inform treatment planning. Develop and implement person-centred care plans that promote recovery and independence. Facilitate therapeutic activities and interventions for individuals and groups. Support discharge planning and contribute to safe and effective transitions of care. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including nursing staff, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social care professionals. Complete risk assessments and manage clinical risks appropriately. Maintain accurate clinical records and provide comprehensive reports where required. Enable patients to maximise their independence and quality of life through meaningful occupation. Requirements HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Previous experience working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or equivalent. Experience within mental health services Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and care planning skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication an

Job Title: Locum Physiotherapist - Acute In-patient Respiratory Banding: Band 6 Location: Bristol Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Duration: 3 months Rate: Competitive Opening Paragraph: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist to join our Adult Therapies department in Bristol. This role focuses on providing acute in-patient respiratory physiotherapy services. If you have a strong background in respiratory care and are looking for a temporary position to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. This position is available due to staff vacancies and requires immediate cover. Responsibilities: As a Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist - Acute In-patient Respiratory you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive respiratory assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for in-patient adults with acute respiratory conditions. This includes providing airway clearance techniques, breathing exercises, and patient education to improve respiratory function and overall health. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Additionally, you will maintain accurate patient records, participate in clinical audits, and contribute to the development of respiratory services. Your role will also involve mentoring junior staff and students, promoting best practices and continuous professional development. Qualifications and Experiences: Degree in Physiotherapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Proven experience in acute in-patient respiratory physiotherapy. Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention for respiratory conditions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in respiratory physiotherapy. Why work with Puls

A leading private hospital group in Bristol is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) ward on a part-time basis. The hospital offers a range of specialist services across 77 beds, including Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, Adult PICU, Acquired Brain Injury, Huntington’s, and Dementia. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with complex needs and taking a lead role in their care and recovery. Key Responsibilities Take clinical responsibility for patients on the Male PICU ward, including leading ward rounds, risk reviews, and care planning. Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). Supervise referrals, admissions, and pre-admission assessments. Provide psychiatric expertise to the multidisciplinary team in assessment, formulation, and treatment of adults. Contribute to the development of a therapeutic environment that promotes wellbeing, dignity, and recovery. Requirements GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register. Experience in adult psychiatry and PICU settings. Strong teamwork and leadership skills. Ability to work in a high-pressure, rewarding environment. Benefits Flexible, part-time hours (30 per week). Free on-site parking and supplemented meals. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Birthday leave as an additional day. Enhanced maternity pay and contributory pension scheme. Flexible benefits including gym membership, IT equipment, and healthcare cash plan. Access to training, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Support for professional qualifications and CPD.