Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment are currently recruiting a Senior Speech & Language Therapist.

Please send CV and CORU registration to: Apply

Working in a community care setting (Disability) the Senior Speech & Language Therapist will join a multidisciplinary team to provide of a range of speech and language therapy inputs to children and adults with an intellectual disability. This full-time role will be based in Sligo and will support individuals across the North west and western regions of Ireland.

Interested applicants who meet the criteria below should email their CV to: Apply

Role Objectives

• Provide comprehensive speech and language therapy assessments and interventions to children and young people with complex disabilities focusing on enhancing their communication and functional abilities and participation in daily activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

• A recognised third level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• A minimum of 3 years full time post-qualification experience, preferably working with children and young adults with disabilities.
• FEDS (Feeding, Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing), certification or significant experience with FEDS -related cases.
• Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Previous clinical experience in leading specialist referrals in FEDS and other medical conditions affecting swallowing.
• Ideally expertise in delivery of communication aid programmes to include Lamh.
• Have the clinical expertise and experience to discharge the duties of the post.
• Strong clinical, communication and leadership abilities, with an Orchard Care Values approach.
• Must have valid Garda Clearance and valid Overseas Clearance (if applicant lived abroad for more than 6 months).
• Full Drivers licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland & access to a vehicle.
• Be eligible to work in the state without restriction.

Desirable Criteria:

• Clinical experience of working with children, adults and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team with relevant specific training

or

• Demonstrates sufficient clinical skills in Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention and diagnostics to meet the specific needs of the relevant caseload.

To apply, email CV to: email their CV to: Apply