Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist in Critical Care - Specified Purpose contract

Post Title: Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist in Critical CarePost Status: Specified Purpose Contract- Maternity Leave CoverDepartment Speech and Language Therapy DepartmentLocation: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9Reports to: Speech and Language Therapist Manager in Charge 3Salary: Appointment will be made on Senior Medical Social Worker Salary Scale (€70,980-€81,874) at a point in line with Government pay policy.Hours of work: Full Time 35 HoursClosing Date: 12.00pm on Thursday 13/11/2025Position Summary:The post holder will have responsibility for the provision of a specialist speech & language therapy service for those admitted to critical care in Beaumont Hospital.The successful candidate will be part of integral part of the well-structured, multi-speciality Beaumont Hospital SLT team with excellent support and opportunities for CPD. They will also work as part of the wider Multidisciplinary team which consists of the full range of professionals required to provide the service. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a well-established, specialist team.ResponsibilitiesClinical & Professional Responsibilities Provide comprehensive specialist assessment, treatment and information regarding the communication and swallowing ability of individuals, ensuring full client and family involvement, underpinned by a broad range of specialist knowledge and experience. Develop and maintain skills in related to the clinical area such as Alternative and Augmentative Communication and tracheostomy management. Manage and prioritise a complex and specialised caseload independently according to need and departmental guidelines. Take a lead role in demonstrating clinical effectiveness through the application of evidence based practice. Ensure that privacy and dignity of the client and family is respected at all times. Act as a clinical resource to other Speech and Language Therapists at a local and national level. Provide advice and training to other professionals as may be required. Keep informed of current changes in clinical and professional practice by attendance at courses, seminars and reading professional/scientific publications. Lead the development of innovations in and adhere to best practice in quality standards and clinical effectiveness in the clinical area. To provide leadership within the SLT department in conjunction with other SLTs and the SLT manager Maintain an accurate record-keeping system to comply with legal requirements, to maintain high level of patient care, to support clinical studies and to provide information for data collection. Represent the department within the context of a multidisciplinary team. Attend and participate in all team meetings and journal clubs as appropriate. Be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries. Work within departmental and national guidelines and professional code of conduct to ensure quality of care. To be involved in instrumental assessment clinics as appropriate. In conjunction with other SLTs, to provide a service to other patient groups, outside of clinical specialist area, as designated by the SLT Manager.Continuing Professional Development and Research Identify and fulfil professional/personal development objectives with manager and peers. Maintain a record of CPD activities to demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development. Attend relevant training in order to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge required of a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with speech and language therapist manager and peers to identify own strengths and development needs. To participate in Personal Development Planning, Professional Supervision, Peer Review and Quality Improvement. The post has a designated clinical and service development component. Service development will be undertaken under advisement of SLT management and within the context of overall caseload demand. Disseminate outcomes to improve service delivery. Identify and use resources available within the hospital and from other relevant stakeholders.Working Relationships To maintain close liaison with all relevant personnel, including primary care SLT, MDT and other services, with the objective of providing a quality SLT service that responds to the needs, priorities, concerns and safety of the individual. Manage varying professional viewpoints in a professional manner that results in improved service delivery and care. Work closely with all speech and language therapists within the department to ensure a high quality service is provided to all clients who attend the speech and language therapy service.Education & Training Play an active role in departmental in-service training. Provide supervision/mentoring for other speech and language therapy staff and speech and language therapy assistants as required. Be involved in the education and supervision of speech and language therapy students. Provide education and training for staff in relation to critical care and the SLT role in same. Develop and/or facilitate the running of training programmes for speech and language therapists and other professionals as may be appropriate.Administration Adhere to local guidelines regarding confidentiality and data protection legislation, professional standards and departmental guidelines. Monitor, evaluate and plan for the service as required. Liaise with relevant professional colleagues regarding service planning. Advise line manager on issues of service delivery specific to the clinical area. Maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with the Beaumont Hospital Record Keeping Policy. Initiate and carry out regular clinical audit activates appropriate to the Speech & Language Therapy department. Be familiar with and adhere to hospital guidelines and policies as relevant including confidentiality and the process of consent. Read and adhere to issued staff departmental guidelines and policies to ensure professional practice and optimal patient care. Attend departmental staff meetings, relevant service meetings and other relevant meetings. Assist in the recruitment of new staff and the induction process as required. Assume delegated tasks as requested, including participation in working groups and policy development groups. To adhere to health & safety, hygiene, infections control and other hospital guidelines. In conjunction with other SLT staff, to deputise for the SLT Manager where appropriate. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by speech and language therapist management.QualificationsSelection Criteria:Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory: Education & Registration: A recognised qualification in speech & language therapy approved by the CORU, the regulatory body. Registered with the speech and language therapy registration board at CORU. Have 5 years full time (or equivalent) years post qualification clinical experience of which 4 years full time (or equivalent) in the required area of specialism. Desirable: Skills in the both instrumental assessment and tracheostomy management. Knowledge of the Irish Health Service Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in the specialism with achievements in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development and/or teaching. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of relevant courses or post-graduate qualifications Informal enquiries to: Anne Healy Principle SLTannehealy@beaumont.ie