Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist – Primary Care

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for a paediatrics primary care team in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. You will assess, diagnose and intervene for children with speech, language and communication needs in a primary care setting.

You will promote early identification, support families, and improve children’s functional communication and participation in daily activities, working within a multidisciplinary team and maintaining thorough records.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registration with CORU, the Health and Social Care Professionals Council.
• Knowledge of paediatric speech and language development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to family-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage children with speech sound disorders and language difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based intervention plans.
• Provide parent education, coaching and practical strategies for home/school.
• Deliver individual and group interventions to maximise outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and discharge summaries per policy.
• Manage referrals, prioritise clinical need and onward referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with GPs, public health nurses, therapists and CDNTs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and CPD activities.

Skills

SLT qualification

Child language development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

CORU registration

Job description

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for a paediatrics primary care team in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. You will assess, diagnose and intervene for children with speech, language and communication needs in a primary care setting.

You will promote early identification, support families, and improve children’s functional communication and participation in daily activities, working within a multidisciplinary team and maintaining thorough records.