Speech and Language Therapist – Acute
Speech and Language Therapist
My client a busy Hospital in Dublin are looking for a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist, They will deliver a high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy service to adult inpatients within an acute hospital setting. The post-holder will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of a broad range of communication and swallowing disorders, with a strong emphasis on dysphagia.
Responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapist
- Assess and manage adult patients with communication impairments, including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Perform bedside assessments of swallowing function and provide safe, person-centred dysphagia management.
- Participate in or support instrumental assessments of swallowing (e.g., VFSS or FEES) where applicable.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide timely and appropriate recommendations regarding diet modifications, alternative communication strategies, and referrals.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and radiology teams.
- Attend ward rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning meetings as required.
- Liaise with community services to support safe discharge and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in line with hospital and CORU standards.
- Engage in continuous professional development and remain up to date with current research and best practices.
- Contribute to quality improvement, audits, and clinical governance activities within the SLT department.
Requirements of Speech and Language Therapist
- Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and registration with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Clinical experience in the assessment and management of adults with dysphagia and communication disorders.
Desirable Criteria:
- Postgraduate training in dysphagia management (e.g., FEES or VFSS).
- Experience in an acute hospital or similar healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with Irish healthcare systems and discharge pathways.
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