Speech and Language Therapist – Acute

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Medforce Full time

Speech and Language Therapist

My client a busy Hospital in Dublin are looking for a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist, They will deliver a high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy service toadult inpatientswithin an acute hospital setting. The post-holder will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of a broad range ofcommunication and swallowing disorders, with a strong emphasis ondysphagia.

Responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapist

  • Assess and manage adult patients with communication impairments, including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and cognitive-communication disorders.
  • Perform bedside assessments of swallowing function and provide safe, person-centred dysphagia management.
  • Participate in or support instrumental assessments of swallowing (e.g., VFSS or FEES) where applicable.
  • Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provide timely and appropriate recommendations regarding diet modifications, alternative communication strategies, and referrals.
  • Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and radiology teams.
  • Attend ward rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning meetings as required.
  • Liaise with community services to support safe discharge and continuity of care.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in line with hospital and CORU standards.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and remain up to date with current research and best practices.
  • Contribute to quality improvement, audits, and clinical governance activities within the SLT department.

Requirements of Speech and Language Therapist

  • Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and registration withCORUas a Speech and Language Therapist.
  • Clinical experience in the assessment and management of adults withdysphagiaand communication disorders.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Postgraduate training in dysphagia management (e.g., FEES or VFSS).
  • Experience in anacute hospitalor similar healthcare setting.
  • Familiarity with Irish healthcare systems and discharge pathways.

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