Senior Speech & Language Therapist: Lead in Adult Dysphagia

Allied Health/Nursing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MedForce is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to provide an evidence-based service to older adults in a residential care unit. You will assess, diagnose and manage communication and swallowing disorders to promote quality of life and person-centred care.

Leading within the multidisciplinary team, you will supervise junior staff, contribute to service development and ensure compliance with CORU standards and national guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• Registration with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Minimum of three years’ postgraduate clinical experience, including significant experience with adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Manage a specialist caseload of adults in residential care.
• Develop individualized intervention plans using evidence-based practice.
• Complete clinical swallowing assessments and make recommendations.
• Participate in MDT decision-making regarding eating and drinking with risk.
• Provide recommendations for communication supports and environmental modifications.
• Prescribe and advise on communication aids where indicated.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Attend MDT meetings, case conferences and family meetings.
• Contribute to discharge planning and provide specialist advice on swallowing management.
• Provide clinical leadership within Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Support and supervise junior SLTs and therapy assistants.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Dysphagia management

Education

Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

MedForce is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to provide an evidence-based service to older adults in a residential care unit. You will assess, diagnose and manage communication and swallowing disorders to promote quality of life and person-centred care.

Leading within the multidisciplinary team, you will supervise junior staff, contribute to service development and ensure compliance with CORU standards and national guidelines.