Speech and Language Therapist (acute)

Job Title: Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Adult

Location: Navan Hospital, Co. Meath
Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-time)
Contract: Rolling agency contract

Salary: HSE Pay Scale Applies, depending on experience

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to join an Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapy team in Navan Hospital, Co. Meath.

The successful candidate will work closely with an established SLT team, assessing, diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders for adult inpatients. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your acute hospital experience, work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team and make a visible impact on patient care from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments for patients with communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing difficulties
• Manage a caseload including elderly patients and those with neurological conditions (stroke, brain injury, progressive neurological disease)
• Deliver evidence-based dysphagia interventions, maintaining best practice standards
• Collaborate with the MDT (medical, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy) to ensure holistic care
• Provide education and training for hospital staff, patients, and families on communication and swallowing strategies
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to clinical audits and service improvement projects
• Actively participate in supervision and CPD activities

Essential Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
• CORU registration (or eligibility)
• Dysphagia qualification and experience in an acute care setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

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