Part-Time/Full-time Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Responsibilities:

• Conducting assessments to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Designing and implementing individualized therapy plans based on assessment results.
• Providing therapy sessions to clients, both one-on-one and in group settings, using evidence-based techniques.
• Evaluating, monitoring, and documenting client progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
• Collaborating with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and holistic care.
• Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Be able to make clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
• Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment/intervention programmes in line with local policy/guidelines.
• Be able to work collaboratively with the MDT and service users in supporting the management of decision-making and Capacity Assessments for service users.
• Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate.
• Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts, and summaries following department and professional standards.
• Provide clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by supporting and supervising staff, prioritizing and allocating work, and promoting positive staff morale.
• Manage, participate, and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists and promote and engage in the teaching/training/support/supervision of others as appropriate.
• Engage in planning and performance reviews, as required with the Clinical Director.
• Contribute to service developments by monitoring and evaluating emerging needs and trends in consultation with team members.
• Develop the role and the service e.g. through planning, audit, production of standards, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and research.
• Be responsible for the coordination and delivery of service in designated area(s).
• Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice.
• Participate in the control and ordering of clinical equipment.

Essential:

• Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland.
• Dysphagia qualification to an accredited level by IASLT or an equivalent level.
• Minimum of 3 years full-time post-qualification clinical experience working with adults.
• At least 1 year experience working with adults with acquired disorders.
• Clinical proficiency in the assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions relevant to the role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach to therapy.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a Neuro-disability setting or a Mental Health setting with adults.

• Free onsite staff parking
• Subsidized staff restaurant
• Contributory pension
• Career development
• Comprehensive training programmes
• Further education support
• Recharge Employee Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme
• Long Service Recognition
• Cycle to work scheme

Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with CORU is mandatory.

Minimum 3 years of post graduate experience.