Medforce are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to join our client’s specialist rehabilitation hospital team in South Dublin. The Speech and Language Therapist will manage a neuro/stroke caseload and deliver high-quality speech and language therapy to adults with complex needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders, enabling patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
This is a full time, 35 hour week spread across Monday – Friday with excellent benefits including free onsite parking, incremental HSE pay-scale, generous annual leave entitlement and CPD opportunities.
This role is also open to Assistant Speech and Language Therapists
Clinical Duties:
* Assessment and Diagnosis: Perform comprehensive assessments for adults with neurological conditions, stroke, and other complex health needs affecting communication, cognition, and swallowing.
* Intervention and Treatment: Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized therapy plans that target speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing difficulties.
* Case Management: Lead on the management of a complex neuro/stroke caseload, providing regular reviews, adjustments, and monitoring of patient progress.
* Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, doctors, and nursing staff, to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
* Family and Caregiver Support: Provide education and advice to families and caregivers to support communication and safe swallowing strategies.
* Dysphagia Management: Conduct instrumental assessments, such as videofluoroscopy or FEES, to assess swallowing function and develop appropriate management plans.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with professional standards and legal requirements.
Professional Development:
* CPD and Training: Maintain professional development and knowledge of current best practices in neuro/stroke rehabilitation and speech and language therapy through ongoing learning, conferences, and professional networking.
* Compliance: Adhere to all clinical governance and safeguarding policies and procedures, maintaining a high standard of clinical practice in line with the HSE.
Essential Criteria
* Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
* Registration: Current CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
* Experience: Experience in working with neuro/stroke caseloads in an adult setting is desired.
* Dysphagia Competence: Demonstrated competence in managing swallowing disorders, including instrumental assessments.
* Teamwork: Strong experience in working within multidisciplinary teams.
* Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Desirable Criteria
* Postgraduate Training: Specialist training or qualification in neuro/stroke rehabilitation, such as MSc or postgraduate certificates.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to lfagan@medforce.ie.
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