Adult Speech and Language Therapist

PulseCumbriaPosted July 3, 2026

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About this role

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6 / 7Location: Cumbria (Carlisle & Whitehaven)Start Date: ASAPRate: £25.00 – £27.50 per hourWorking Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a skilled and adaptable Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic service delivering care across both acute and community settings in Cumbria. This role involves cross-site working between Carlisle and Whitehaven, providing specialist assessment, management and treatment for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.

This position is suitable for a Band 6 therapist with solid acute experience or an experienced Band 7 clinician who is confident working autonomously across a range of settings. You will play a vital role in supporting adults across the acute pathway as well as within community services, contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders across acute and community settings.

• Manage a varied caseload, supporting patients across different stages of their care pathway.

• Work cross-site between Carlisle and Whitehaven, adapting service delivery to meet local needs.

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community services.

• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in line with NHS and professional standards.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Band 6–level experience (or above) working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.

• Experience across acute adult settings, with the ability to contribute to community-based care.

• HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

• Strong clinical reasoning, organisational and communication skills.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel across Cumbria between service sites.

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