Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Adult)

Job Title: Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Adults Primary Care)
Location: Mullingar
Contract Type: Full-time, Agency Contract (6-12 months with potential for extension)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales (Senior Speech and Language Therapist)

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Speech and Language Therapist on behalf of a HSE Adult Primary Care team based in Mullingar. 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.

There is the opportunity for professional development and the support of a strong multidisciplinary team.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to adults with a range of speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will support adults in primary care settings, promoting communication, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, and carers to set individualised therapy goals and provide practical, evidence-based strategies.
• Conduct both clinic-based and community visits, depending on service needs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Dietitians, and GPs.
• Provide education and support to families, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with HSE and professional standards.
• Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives, leveraging the expertise expected of a Senior Therapist.
• 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.
• CORU registration (essential)
• Dysphagia / communication experience
• Experience in primary care / community setting
• Experience with complex adult caseloads (neurology, older persons, etc.)
• 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience working with an adult caseload, sufficient to meet the criteria for a Senior grade post.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.

What you need to do now:

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