Our acute hospital in Drogheda is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. We are committed to delivering quality patient care and require an experienced SLT to provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and therapy to patients across various clinical areas.
This role is open to both staff and senior level candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy services to patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
* Assess, diagnose, and treat adult patients with complex speech, language, and swallowing difficulties.
* Work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to develop individualized care plans and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
* Provide education and training to patients, their families, and staff to support communication and swallowing rehabilitation.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records, adhering to hospital policies and relevant legislation.
We are looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist who possesses:
* A recognized qualification in Speech and Language Therapy (BSc/MSc).
* Registration with the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) and CORU.
* A minimum of 2 years' post-graduate experience in a similar setting, ideally within an acute hospital environment.
* Proven experience working with patients with complex medical conditions, including dysphagia and neurological disorders.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* A strong commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.