Senior Speech and Language Therapist Temporary 12 Month Contract.
Full Time Hours.
The Speech and Language Therapy department provides a service to all patients presenting with communication and feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing (FEDS) difficulties in the acute setting.
A videofluoroscopy service is also provided.
Senior Speech and Language Therapist Responsibilities Include: Provide assessment, planning, implementation and review of interventions for all patients referred to the service with communication and feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing (FEDS) difficulties.
Document all assessment, diagnosis, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with departmental and professional standards.
Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post Seek advice and assistance from Speech and Language Therapist Manager with any assigned cases or issues that prove beyond the scope of his/her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.
Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with members of the multi disciplinary team Supervise staff grade Speech and Language Therapists within the department.
Operate within the scope of Speech and Language Therapy practice as set out by the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists and in accordance with local policies, procedures and guidelines.
In conjunction with the Speech and Language Therapy Manager, contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols.
Represent the department/profession/team at meetings and conferences as designated.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Speech and Language Therapy Manager.
Eligibility Criteria: Be registered or be eligible for registration as a Speech and Language Therapist by the Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech and Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech and Language Therapist Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
All candidates must have 3 years full time (or equivalent) years post qualification clinical experience.
Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Qualification in Adult Dysphagia.
Experience in management of patients with acute and progressive neurological conditions, respiratory conditions and frailty.
Desirable Criteria: Qualification in Videofluoroscopic Objective Evaluation of Swallowing.
Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday, 5 September 2025.
MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.
Full Job Description is available on request.
Mercy University Hospital (MUH) MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City.
We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.
We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services.
Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.
We support staff development with approx.
100 promotions annually.We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours.
We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.
Skills: CORU Registered 3+ years experience Adult Dysphagia experience