Speech & Language Therapist – Adult Rehab Specialist

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

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.