Senior Speech & Language Therapist – Elder Care Dysphagia Lead

Allied Health/Nursing; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allied Health/Nursing in South Dublin is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join Older Persons Residential Units in an acute setting. You will deliver person-centred care for older adults with complex communication and swallowing needs, improving quality of life.

Join a multidisciplinary team providing specialist SLT services, with opportunities for professional development, supervision, and service improvements within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• CORU registration.
• Minimum of three years’ post-qualification clinical experience.
• Experience with adult dysphagia and older persons is desirable.
• Full driver’s licence and access to a car is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and dysphagia disorders.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans to support residents with complex clinical needs.
• Work closely with GPs, Nurses, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other MDT members.
• Provide specialist advice on dysphagia management, texture-modified diets, and safe swallowing practices.
• Deliver education and training to healthcare staff, residents, and families.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff and students where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Dysphagia experience (adults)

Older persons care

Formation

Qualified in Speech & Language Therapy

Description du poste

Allied Health/Nursing in South Dublin is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join Older Persons Residential Units in an acute setting. You will deliver person-centred care for older adults with complex communication and swallowing needs, improving quality of life.

Join a multidisciplinary team providing specialist SLT services, with opportunities for professional development, supervision, and service improvements within a supportive environment.