Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Fixed term)

Nua Healthcare Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Specfic Ilness Cover

Comprehensive Induction process

Continuous Professional Development

Fantastic development & career机会

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike to work Scheme.

Refer/Retain a friend bonus.

Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Services is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our Cork team. The role includes assessments, clinic-based treatment, and collaboration with service users, families, and staff to support recovery and development.

Required are a Level 8 Degree in SLT, CORU registration, and a FEDS qualification, with 3–6 years of experience. The post offers training and progression within a supportive private healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Speech and Language therapy.
• Must be CORU registered.
• FEDS assessment, treatment and care planning qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and provide treatment at clinics.
• Use equipment to analyse voice patterns and speech factors.
• Collaborate with service users, families and staff.
• Introduce new ways of working with staff to prevent future speech difficulties.
• Deliver training to staff to support recovery.
• Refer clients to other specialists as needed (MDT).
• Maintain detailed clinical notes and draft progress reports.
• Attend clinics and relevant meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

IT skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 8 Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

CORU Registered

FEDS qualification

Job description

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Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!

• Company Pension
• Specfic Ilness Cover
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job Objectives

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the position of Senior Speech and Language Therapist. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.

This Will Include The Following On a Day-to-day Basis

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Carrying out assessment and treatment at clinics.
• Using technical equipment to analyse voice patterns and examine the factors involved in producing speech.
• Collaborating with service users, family members, carers and other staff in the setting of treatment.
• Introducing and supporting new ways of working with Staff Teams to prevent future speech and language difficulties.
• Delivering training to Staff Teams, allowing them to help in the SU’s recovery.
• Referring SU to other specialists when necessary/ MDT.
• Liaising with other professionals such as behaviour specialists, psychologists, doctors and ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialists.
• Keeping detailed clinical notes and drafting reports on client symptoms, treatments and progress.
• Teaching exercises to help eliminate speech problems.
• Attending clinics and participating in relevant meetings, case conferences as appropriate.

Skills Requirement

Qualification

• Level 8 Degree in Speech and Language therapy
• Must be a registered member of CORU.
• Qualification in FEDS (Feeding Eating Drinking Swallowing) assessment, treatment and care planning across the above populations.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.

Experience

• 3 - 6 years’ experience as a Speech and Language therapist.
• Ability to effectively and concisely communicate with team members, management, external contractors, and any other key business relationships.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• making critical decisions and recommendations.
• Capable of working within a fast‑paced and flexible team.
• Good listener and open to learning from others.
• Excellent organisational skills / self‑motivation / self‑starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
• Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.

Attachment(s)

Speech and Language Therapist.pdf