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

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin
Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-time)
Contract: 6 -12 contract (high likelihood of further extension)

Salary: HSE Pay Scale Applies, depending on experience

Looking for a role where you can build your acute experience and make a real impact on patient care.

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to join a hospital in Blanchardstown, Dublin. This role offers an initial 6-month placement with a high likelihood of extension to one year of further.

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.

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

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