Senior SLT - Mental Health & Dysphagia Specialist

Allied Health/Nursing; Leinster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist for a mental health setting in Portlaoise. You will assess, diagnose and intervene for adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders as part of an MDT, ensuring patient-centred care and safety.

The role requires a degree in Speech & Language Therapy, CORU registration, and at least three years post-qualification experience with adults who have complex needs or neurorehabilitation exposure.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• CORU registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist SLT assessments for adults with mental health conditions.
• Develop and implement intervention plans addressing communication and/or dysphagia needs.
• Provide interventions for cognitive-communication difficulties and functional communication.
• Manage a defined caseload prioritising clinical need and service demands.
• Contribute to risk assessment and swallowing safety.

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech & Language Therapy

CORU registration

Job description

Allied Health/Nursing is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist for a mental health setting in Portlaoise. You will assess, diagnose and intervene for adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders as part of an MDT, ensuring patient-centred care and safety.

The role requires a degree in Speech & Language Therapy, CORU registration, and at least three years post-qualification experience with adults who have complex needs or neurorehabilitation exposure.