Speech and Language Therapist – Adult rehab

Allied Health/Nursing; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide high-quality SLT services within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team at a Community Hospital in Ireland. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders in adults and older adults.

The successful candidate will work within an MDT, contribute to discharge planning and CPD, and may supervise SLT students in senior posts. CORU registration and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent.
• CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties (minimum 3 years for senior post).
• Up-to-date certification in dysphagia management (for senior grade desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders, including dysphagia.
• Develop individualized care plans and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and update care plans accordingly.
• Support safe oral intake through dysphagia assessment and management and staff training.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Team collaboration

CPD

Documentation

Education

BSc/MSc in Speech & Language Therapy

CORU registration

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist – Adult rehab

Medforce are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to provide high-quality speech and language therapy (SLT) services as part of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team at a Community Hospital with a focus on assessment, diagnosis, and management of communication and swallowing disorders in adult and older populations. I will accept applications from Staff or Senior Grade.

Responsibilities Speech and Language Therapist – Adult rehab

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders, including dysphagia.
• Develop individualized care plans and deliver evidence-based interventions aligned with patient goals.
• Monitor patient progress and update care plans accordingly.
• Support safe oral intake through dysphagia assessment and management, including training of staff and caregivers in safe feeding practices.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing specialist knowledge to holistic care planning.

• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, nursing staff, social workers, psychologists, and other MDT colleagues to facilitate rehabilitation goals.
• Provide patient and family education and training to support communication and swallowing outcomes post-discharge.
• Advocate for patient-centred care and assist in discharge planning.

• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with professional and HSE guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for supervising and teaching assigned SLT students (if senior post).
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the SLT service within CHOA.
• Participate in the development of clinical policies, procedures, and pathways.
• Lead or support specialist interest groups or working groups (senior role).

Responsibilities Speech and Language Therapist – Adult rehab

• BSc/MSc in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent.
• CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties (minimum 3 years for senior post).
• Up-to-date certification in dysphagia management (for senior grade desirable).

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