Speech and Language Therapist (Acute)

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

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

Speech and Language Therapist (Acute)

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

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

Staff grade Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatrics – Primary Care)
Location: Wicklow Town and Rathdrum
Contract Type: Full time, Agency Ongoing Contract
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Staff grade Speech and Language Therapist on behalf of a HSE Paediatric Primary Care team based in Wicklow Town and Rathdrum.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team where clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth are at the heart of service delivery.

About the Role

The successful candidates will provide high quality, evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will support children and their families through early intervention and primary care services, promoting communication skills, participation, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children with speech, language, and communication needs.
  • Work collaboratively with families to set individualised therapy goals and provide practical, evidence based strategies.
  • Conduct both clinic-based and community visits, depending on the needs of the child and family.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Dietitians, and GPs.
  • Support parents, carers, and educators through training, advice, and communication programmes.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with HSE and professional standards.
  • Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Engage in regular supervision, peer review, and CPD to maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements

  • Recognised qualification approved by the Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
  • Current CORU registration (essential).
  • Experience working with a paediatric caseload (desirable)
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for community visits (essential).

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a real impact in a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 089- 9455139

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