Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist – Acute

Medforce; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce in Ireland is seeking a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting in Mullingar.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, perform bedside swallow assessments, develop and implement tailored therapy plans, and provide education to patients, carers and staff.

You will participate in audits, CPD activities and discharge planning to support safe, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Speech and Language Therapy approved for professional practice.
• Experience with adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Experience in clinical assessment and management of dysphagia.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders, including dysphagia.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for patients with conditions such as stroke, neurological disorders, head and neck cancer, respiratory conditions, ICU-related impairments.
• Conduct bedside and clinical swallow assessments and recommend appropriate management plans.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans in collaboration with patients and families.
• Provide education and training to patients, carers, and staff regarding communication and swallowing management.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of SLT services in the acute setting.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
• Assist in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain professional registration and adhere to the standards of professional practice.
• Participate in supervision, performance review, and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Support students or junior staff where appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist – Acute

The Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist will provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions that support patient safety, recovery, and quality of life.

The successful candidate must have experience working with adult populations, ideally within acute, rehabilitation, or medical settings. This is based in Mullingar.

Responsibilities of Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist – Acute

• Assess and manage adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders, including dysphagia.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for patients with conditions such as:
• Stroke
• Neurological disorders
• Head and neck cancer
• Respiratory conditions
• Critical illness or ICU-related impairments
• Conduct bedside and clinical swallow assessments and recommend appropriate management plans.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans in collaboration with patients and families.
• Provide education and training to patients, carers, and staff regarding communication and swallowing management.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of SLT services in the acute setting.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
• Assist in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.

• Maintain professional registration and adhere to the standards of professional practice.
• Participate in supervision, performance review, and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Support students or junior staff where appropriate.

Requirements of Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist – Acute

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy that is approved for professional practice.
• Demonstrated experience working with adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Experience in clinical assessment and management of dysphagia.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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