Speech And Language Therapist, Tullamore

We are currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Speech&Language Therapists to join the team at an Acute setting in Tullamore. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a busy acute hospital setting, working with adult patients across a range of clinical areas.

Key Responsibilities of the Speech&Language Therapists

Provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of communication and swallowing disorders (dysphagia)

Work with adult patients across acute services including medical, surgical, and rehabilitation wards

Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team including consultants, nursing staff, dietitians, and allied health professionals

Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans

Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation

Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care

Senior Role Responsibilities (in addition to above)

Manage a complex caseload and provide clinical leadership within the SLT service

Support and supervise junior staff and students

Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

Provide specialist input in dysphagia management

Requirements for the Speech&Language Therapists

Degree in Speech&Language Therapy

CORU registration (or eligibility)

For Staff Grade: relevant clinical experience in SLT

For Senior Grade: minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience

Experience in dysphagia management is essential

Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills

Desirable

Experience in an acute hospital setting

Postgraduate training in dysphagia or related areas

Previous HSE or similar healthcare experience

What’s on Offer

Competitive HSE-aligned salary

Opportunity to work within a busy acute hospital environment

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Ongoing professional development opportunities

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