Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary environment

Experience in a highly specialised clinical area

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join their Psychiatry of Later Life team in Portlaoise. This role involves assessing and managing communication and swallowing disorders in older adults, particularly those with dementia and other mental health issues. Candidates should have a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and at least 3 years of experience, including dysphagia management. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience working with older adults or mental health services desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in dysphagia management.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

CORU registration (or eligibility)

Job description

Senior Speech & Language Therapist

We are currently seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join the Psychiatry of Later Life team within Midlands Mental Health Services, based in Portlaoise. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with older adults presenting with complex mental health, cognitive, and communication needs within a specialist multidisciplinary setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of communication and swallowing disorders in older adults
• Work with service users presenting with conditions such as dementia, delirium, and other mental health disorders
• Deliver dysphagia assessment and management in line with best practice guidelines
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, and social work
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based treatment plans
• Provide education and training to staff, families, and caregivers
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service audits and development initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• CORU registration (or eligibility)
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
• Demonstrated experience in dysphagia management
• Experience working with older adults or within mental health services desirable
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience in Psychiatry of Later Life or geriatric services
• Postgraduate training in dysphagia or related areas
• Previous experience within HSE or similar public health services

What’s on Offer

• Competitive HSE-aligned salary
• Opportunity to work within a specialist Psychiatry of Later Life team
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience in a highly specialised clinical area