Posted: 2h ago
The role
We are recruiting a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist in Navan, Co. Meath.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and treat communication (speech, language, voice, fluency) and swallowing (dysphagia) issues in patients, working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide care for diverse conditions and disorders.
Focus on rehabilitation, functional improvement and supportive care for both patients and families
Adult Acute and both acquired communication and eating drinking and swallowing disorders make up the caseload.
Patient cohorts are Gen Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Renal, Critical care, Frailty, Oncology and Haematology.
Specialized assessment, creating treatment plans, managing complex caseloads, educating families, and contributing to MDT goal setting.
Reporting to onsite SLT Manager and Senior SLTs.
Supervision is provided in house.
Essential Criteria
CORU registration as a Speech & Language Therapist
Recognised SLT qualification (BSc/MSc).
Experience (placement or post-graduate) in a hospital setting, particularly in acute wards
Strong skills in assessment (including standardised tools), intervention planning, and report writing.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and prioritisation skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: Salary will be in line with the current Department of Health pay scale.
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