Speech and Language Therapist
Our client is seeking Staff Grade and Senior Speech and Language Therapists to join their dedicated therapy team. These roles offer the chance to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, supporting patients in an acute care setting.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on patient care while developing your professional skills in a well-regarded hospital.
About the Role
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will:
- Assess, diagnose, and provide intervention for adults presenting with speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties.
- Work across acute wards, liaising closely with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues to optimise patient outcomes.
- Deliver dysphagia assessment and management in line with best practice standards.
- Contribute to discharge planning and care pathways to ensure continuity of care.
- Document all assessments, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with HSE policies and professional standards.
For the Senior Role Speech and Language Therapist:
- Provide leadership, clinical supervision, and mentoring to junior staff and students.
- Take a lead in service development initiatives, quality improvement projects, and clinical governance activities.
- Contribute to training and education for hospital staff on communication and swallowing management.
Essential Requirements for the Speech and Language Therapist:
- CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Proven experience in adult acute care and dysphagia management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
Senior Role Specific:
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, with significant time spent in an acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead service initiatives and support junior team members.
Desirable Experience
- Completion of postgraduate dysphagia training.
- Experience with instrumental swallowing assessments (e.g., FEES, VFSS).
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
What We Offer
- Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
- Opportunities for professional growth, CPD, and specialist training.
- Experience in a respected acute hospital with strong links to the community.
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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