Medforce are seeking a motivated Assistant Speech and Language Therapist to join our client’s specialist rehabilitation hospital team in South Dublin. The Assistant Speech and Language Therapist will assist with a neuro/stroke caseload in speech and language therapy to adults with complex needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assistance to the SLT in 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.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist Speech and Language Therapists in delivering therapy sessions for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
2. Prepare therapy materials and resources to support individualized care plans.
3. Monitor and document patient progress, providing accurate updates to the therapy team.
4. Support patients in using communication aids and devices.
5. Maintain therapy equipment and ensure a clean, safe working environment.
6. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of patient care plans.
Professional Development:
1. 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.
2. 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:
1. Qualifications: Minimum of a QQI level 5 in Speech and Language Therapy.
2. Experience: Experience in working with neuro/stroke caseloads in an adult setting is desired.
3. Teamwork: Strong experience in working within multidisciplinary teams.
4. Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to lfagan@medforce.ie
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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