Speech and Language Therapist (Acute)
Speech And Language Therapist
Full time
€55,000 - €56,000 per year
Healthcare | Allied Health | Speech And Language Therapy
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Healthcare Staffing Agency
Job Title: Staff grade Speech and Language Therapist - Acute adult (In patients)
Location: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
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 Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
The successful candidate will work closely with an established SLT team, assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders for adult inpatients.
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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Salary range
- €55,000 - €56,000 per year