Speech and Language Therapist – Clinical Specialist, Co. Louth
Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist required for permanent position in an adult acute neurology service, encompassing stroke patients in Drogheda, Co. Louth
As the Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for:
•Conducting advanced assessments, diagnoses, and specialist individual intervention programs for patients with complex communication and/or swallowing disorders post-stroke.
•Providing specialist support and information in relation to communication and /or feeding, eating drinking and swallowing disorders etc... To service users and relevant others
•Highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
•Actively engaging with professional bodies and academic institutions to further develop services as well as clinical excellence and research.
•Developing quality improvement
•Acting as a clinical lead within the speech and language team, providing support, mentorship, and guidance to colleagues.
*********For candidates applying from outside the Republic of Ireland, an excellent relocation package is on offer including Critical skills permit sponsorship (if required) flight and accommodation allowance to the value of €4,710 (non-EU) / €4,100 (EU) and refund of CORU recognition and registration fees.*********
We are very interested in speaking with experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a strong background in acute adult neurology,
Interested candidates for this post should hold the following:
•A recognised qualification as a Speech and Language Therapist with CORU registration or eligibility for same.
•A minimum of 5 years post-qualification clinical experience, with a strong background in the assessment and management of adult neurology, acute stroke and/or stroke rehabilitation patients.
•Experience in dysphagia assessment and management and qualification same preferably
•Excellent leadership and service development skills
For a full job description and further information, please email your c.v. to [email protected] or call Brian on +353 87 222 6752
