Staff Grade Speech & Language Therapist

Staff Grade Speech & Language Therapist

The Children’s Disability Network Team Lead Agencies incorporating CRC, Avista, the HSE and Stewarts Care have joined together as a Consortium for the CH07 area to recruit a number of Speech & Language Therapists.

Children’s Disability Network Teams are inter-disciplinary teams of Healthcare Professionals who work with children and young people (0-18 years) with complex needs, providing a Family Centred service as close to the child/young person’s home as possible.

Job Purpose

To support assessment and interventions in line with principles of Children’s Disability Network Teams.

To work as part of the Children’s Disability Network Team to provide therapeutic services to children and young people (0 -18 years) with a range of complex needs arising from a disability and whom are living within the Community Health Organisation. There will be a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary team working and family centred practice as per the principles of Progressing Disabilities for Children and Young People.

Clinical Duties

• Work as a member of an Interdisciplinary Team

• Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment / intervention programmes in appropriate settings (e.g. clinic, home, school, day centre) in line with local policy / guidelines.

• Collaborate with children/young people, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment / intervention planning.

• Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals in maximising service user potential.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols.

• Provide support and information in relation to communication and / or feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders etc. to service users and relevant others.

Education & Training

Essential Criteria

• Hold a qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Speech and Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU.

• Experience of working with FEDS and children with complex needs.

• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and command of English.

• Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech and Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech and Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU or eligible for registration.

• Maintain annual registration on the appropriate register at CORU.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and references to Apply