Job Title: Senior Speech & Language Therapist – Stroke Service
Location: Tallaght, Dublin 24
Contract: Permanent Part-Time (17.5 hours per week)
Salary: HSE Salary Scale €64,551 – €76,007 (pro rata)
Excel Recruitment are delighted to partner with a major Dublin teaching hospital to recruit a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join the Stroke Service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a highly specialised multidisciplinary Stroke team, supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties across both inpatient and Early Supported Discharge stroke pathways.
You will work closely alongside Clinical Specialists, Senior and Basic Grade Speech & Language Therapists, and Therapy Assistants, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based stroke care in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
This position offers excellent opportunities for clinical development, service innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, while benefiting from the stability of a permanent HSE contract.
Benefits
- Permanent part-time contract (17.5 hours per week)
- Up to 5 paid study days per year plus access to CPD funding
- Free CPD courses through the hospital’s Centre for Learning & Development
- Opportunities to participate in clinical audit, research and service innovation
- Structured clinical supervision and leadership support
- Access to an in-house service development team for project support
- On-site crèche and subsidised canteen facilities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual leave entitlement of 29 days per year (pro rata)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders for patients following stroke.
- Deliver evidence-based Speech & Language Therapy interventions to both inpatient and Early Supported Discharge (ESD) stroke patients.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary Stroke team, including consultants, nurses and allied health professionals.
- Support safe discharge planning and community transition for stroke patients.
- Manage a varied clinical caseload across inpatient and community stroke pathways.
- Supervise and support Basic Grade SLTs, students and therapy assistants.
- Contribute to service development initiatives, clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
- Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and professional practice in line with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in education and training programmes for colleagues and healthcare professionals.
Essential Requirements
- CORU Registration as a Speech & Language Therapist (Essential)
- Minimum of 3 years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience
(Candidates with 2.5 years experience may be considered for panel formation)
- Experience working with stroke patients within an acute or rehabilitation setting
- Full competence in the assessment and management of adult eating, drinking and swallowing disorders
- Proven experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Stroke care
- Experience supervising junior staff, students or therapy assistants
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning and leadership skills
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Post-graduate competence in adult video fluoroscopy and/or FEES interpretation and reporting (Desirable).
Apply Now!
If you are looking for a role that offers both clinical challenge and exceptional rewards, we would love to hear from you!
Contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call +353 89 9455139.
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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist, Acute Medicine and Surgery (fulltime, permanent
Location: Tallaght, Dublin 24
Contract: Fulltime, 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE salary scale €64,551-€76,007
Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a one of Ireland’s teaching hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive team, gaining experience across a wide range of areas including Orthopaedics, Medical, Surgical, and the Medical Assessment Unit.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide expert assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for patients across a variety of acute settings.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will gain exposure and professional growth in a wide range of clinical areas, including: Acute Medical & Surgical Wards, Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics & Trauma, Stroke & Neurology and Acute Rehabilitation Services.
Benefits
- Up to 5 paid study days per year plus access to CPD funding.
- Free access to CPD courses via the on-site Centre for Learning & Development.
- Access to an in-house team specifically designed to provide coaching and financial backing for your service development projects.
- Regular, structured clinical supervision and internal clinical skills workshops.
- On-site creche, subsidised canteen (The Phoenix), and a robust Employee Assistance Programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and provide high-quality patient care within a fast-paced acute setting.
- Assess, plan, and implement individualised treatment plans for patients in orthopaedics, medical, surgical, and the medical assessment unit.
- Supervise and mentor junior Occupational Therapists and students.
- Drive service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
- Promote functional independence through rehabilitation interventions and discharge planning.
- Educate patients and their families about therapy goals and progress.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with hospital policies.
- Participate in service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
- Engage in continuous professional development and training opportunities.
Requirements:
- CORU Registration as an Occupational Therapist (Essential).
- A minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience, with at least 1 year in an acute hospital setting.
- Strong clinical skills, particularly in orthopaedics, surgical, and medical rehabilitation.
- Proven ability to work autonomously while also contributing effectively to an MDT.
- Leadership and mentoring experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patients and work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment.
Apply Now!
If you are a motivated Senior OT looking for a role that offers both clinical challenge and exceptional rewards, we would love to hear from you!
Contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call +353 89 9455139.
Job Title: Staff grade Physiotherapist
Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
Job Type: Full-time, 6 month specified purpose contract with strong possibility for extension.
Salary: HSE Pay Scale Applies, depending on experience.
Are you a Staff Grade Physiotherapist looking to take the next step in your career?
If you are looking to be part of a highly skilled hospital team, this is an ideal opportunity for you.
Excel Recruitment are recruiting an experienced and motivated Staff Grade Physiotherapist on behalf of a busy Acute Hospital in Tipperary. This full-time role, offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast paced hospital environment, providing essential care to patients while collaborating with a supportive and dynamic team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in Physiotherapy and to enhance your skills in Hospital care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver evidence-based Physiotherapy interventions to patients in an acute hospital setting.
- Work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to support patient rehabilitation and recovery.
- Assess, diagnose, and implement individualised treatment plans for patients with a range of medical conditions.
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide expert guidance on rehabilitation and mobility.
- Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, post-hospital recovery, and ongoing physiotherapy needs.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to best practice initiatives within the department.
Essential:
- BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy (CORU registration essential).
- Acute hospital post graduate experience is essential.
- Strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering patient-centred care.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment.
What to expect:
- Salary in line with HSE pay scales.
- Supportive working environment with a strong focus on career development.
- Access to ongoing CPD, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to gain valuable hospital experience and progress in your physiotherapy career.
- Fulltime, temporary contract available with immediate start.
If you’re a passionate Physiotherapist looking for a meaningful and impactful role in a hospital setting, we’d love to hear from you!
What you need to do now:
For more information about this part time opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.
