We are currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Speech & Language Therapists to join the team at an Acute setting in Tullamore. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a busy acute hospital setting, working with adult patients across a range of clinical areas.
Key Responsibilities of the Speech & Language Therapists
Provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of communication and swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
Work with adult patients across acute services including medical, surgical, and rehabilitation wards
Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team including consultants, nursing staff, dietitians, and allied health professionals
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation
Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care
Senior Role Responsibilities (in addition to above)
Manage a complex caseload and provide clinical leadership within the SLT service
Support and supervise junior staff and students
Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
Provide specialist input in dysphagia management
Requirements for the Speech & Language Therapists
Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
CORU registration (or eligibility)
For Staff Grade: relevant clinical experience in SLT
For Senior Grade: minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
Experience in dysphagia management is essential
Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
Desirable
Experience in an acute hospital setting
Postgraduate training in dysphagia or related areas
Previous HSE or similar healthcare experience
What’s on Offer
Competitive HSE-aligned salary
Opportunity to work within a busy acute hospital environment
Supportive multidisciplinary team
Ongoing professional development opportunities
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