Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Pension

Free Onsite Parking

Incremental Pay-Scale

Generous Annual Leave

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Sick Leave

CPD Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive team in North Dublin. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with complex disabilities, providing essential therapy and support. You will assess and diagnose communication disorders, develop tailored treatment plans, and work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams. With a permanent full-time contract, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including a comprehensive pension and opportunities for professional development, all while making a meaningful difference in the community.

Qualifications

• BSc in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience working with children and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for children with communication difficulties.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and collaborate with families and professionals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Therapeutic Intervention

Team Collaboration

Family Support

Enthusiasm and Initiative

Education

BSc in Speech and Language Therapy

CORU Registration

Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

If you are a motivated Senior Speech and Language Therapist passionate about working with children who have complex disabilities, both physical and intellectual, I would like to hear from you.

Medforce are seeking Senior SLTs to join a friendly, dynamic, supportive Children Disability Network Team in North Dublin. Our client is located in Dublin 7 and Dublin 15.

This role is open to both Staff grade and Senior levels.

• Staff Grades will be offered extensive training and induction coupled with excellent support and supervision.
• Seniors will take on complex cases, provide mentorship to junior staff, and collaborate on innovative service development initiatives.

Contract: This is a permanent contract, full time hours Monday – Friday, 35 hour working week plus excellent benefits including a comprehensive pension, free onsite parking, incremental pay-scale, generous annual leave entitlement, tax saver travel scheme, bike to work, paid maternity and sick leave scheme and CPD opportunities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people with a variety of disabilities, providing vital support to help them achieve their communication potential and enhance their quality of life. The children will have acquired communication disorders, and/or speech and/or language disorders, and/or eating, drinking and swallowing disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication difficulties in children with disabilities. Provide accurate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Therapeutic Intervention: Deliver evidence-based speech and language therapy interventions tailored to the needs of each child, focusing on improving communication skills, feeding, and swallowing, where applicable.
• Family Involvement: Work closely with families, providing training, support, and strategies to help them support their child’s communication development in everyday settings.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists, and social workers, to ensure a holistic approach to care and support for each child.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, adhering to professional and organizational standards.
• Program Development: Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative programs and services that meet the evolving needs of children with disabilities within the network.
• Continuous Professional Development: Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in speech and language therapy.

Requirements:

• BSc in Speech and Language Therapy or an equivalent CORU registered Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
• CORU Registration is essential.
• Must have proven experience working with children.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact well with children and young people.
• Have enthusiasm, imagination and initiative.
• Full Clean Driving License with use of a car.

I am looking for someone who:

• Is committed to working in the community as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Is enthusiastic, with excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with disabilities.
• Is excited about working with a wide range of children: children with developmental coordination difficulties, sensory and behavioral difficulties, autism and children with severe physical and complex needs in both early years and of school age.

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to [e-mail].