Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Hospital Setting

Job title:

Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Hospital Setting

Company:

Excel Recruitment

Job description

Job Title: Staff grade Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Hospital SettingLocation: Drogheda, County Louth
Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-time)
Contract: 6-month specified purpose contract (with potential for extension)Salary: HSE Pay Scale Applies, depending on experienceWe are thrilled to offer this exceptional opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapy team.Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Speech and Language Therapist on behalf of a busy acute hospital in Drogheda, Co. Louth.This fantastic role offers the chance to make a real impact on patients while advancing your clinical skills in a busy, acute environment.Your Role:As a Staff Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. You will play a critical role in improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of patients within an acute hospital environment.What to expect:

  • Work in a leading hospital with a well-established Speech and Language Therapy team.
  • Diverse caseload with excellent learning opportunities.
  • Receive full support for CPD and career progression.
  • Regular clinical supervision and training
  • Supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on high-quality patient care.
  • Career growth opportunities within a structured healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients with communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing difficulties.
  • Manage a caseload of elderly patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, brain injury, and progressive neurological diseases.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to patients with dysphagia, ensuring best practice in assessment and management.
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including medical, nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy teams, to provide holistic patient care.
  • Provide education and training to hospital staff, patients, and families on communication and swallowing strategies.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in ongoing clinical audits and service development.
  • Engage in clinical supervision and continuous professional development (CPD) to ensure the highest standard of care.

Essential:

  • CORU registration (or eligibility) as a Speech & Language Therapist.
  • Dysphagia qualification and experience in an acute setting.
  • Experience working with neurological conditions, stroke rehabilitation, and orthopaedics.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environmentTake the next step in your career- develop , grow and inspire. Apply today!What you need to do now:For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139EXCLCHARYour Name RequiredYour Email RequiredPhoneYour CV Required. Files Accepted: .PDF and .DOCCommentI agree with further processing of the CVDublin OfficeThe Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 DH99Cork OfficeUnit 1C, Ground Floor, Penrose Wharf, Co. Cork, T23VP9TNaas OfficeUnit C3, Wolfe Tone House, Naas Town Centre, Co. Kildare, W91 C8X0Galway Office7a Raven’s Terrace, Fr. Griffin road, Galway, H91THF9Belfast OfficeSuite 301, Arthur House 41 Arthur Street Belfast BT1 4GBThis website uses cookies to improve your experience. By using Excel Recruitment you agree with ourManage consentClosePrivacy OverviewThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.Necessary Always EnabledNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Cookie Duration Description
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Drogheda, Co Louth

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:16:26 GMT

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