Speech and Language Therapist (Acute)

Job Title: Staff grade Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Hospital Setting

Location: Kildare
Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-time)
Contract: 6 -12 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 a Kildare Hospital. This role offers an initial 6-month placement with a high likelihood of extension to one year.

About the Department

The Speech and Language Therapy department in this hospital delivers a high-quality, evidence-based service to adults across all acute care areas including Stroke, Age-Related Care, Critical Care, Respiratory, General Medicine, and Surgery. The successful candidate will work closely with an established SLT team, assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders for adult inpatients.

The department provides consistent Videofluoroscopy and FEES services and places a strong emphasis on supervision, mentorship, and continuous professional development.

What to Expect

• Work in a leading acute hospital with a well-established SLT team
• Manage a diverse caseload, with opportunities to specialise in neurological and complex swallowing disorders
• Receive full CPD support and regular clinical supervision
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary environment with a strong focus on patient-centred care
• Career growth opportunities within a structured HSE setting

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
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation, stroke care, and/or orthopaedics
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone Apply

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