Senior Speech & Language Therapist - Adults, Primary Care

Allied Health/Nursing; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allied Health/Nursing department in Mullingar is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support adults in Primary Care, assessing and treating communication, voice, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.

The post may be Staff or Senior grade; requires CORU registration and a full driving licence for community visits; involves MDT collaboration and ongoing CPD. You will maintain records and contribute to service planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registration with CORU or eligibility for registration.
• Full clean driving licence and access to transport for community visits.
• Clinical experience in the assessment and management of adult communication and swallowing disorders through undergraduate placements or post-qualification practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Assess and manage clients with acquired communication disorders, including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech and cognitive-communication difficulties.
• Assess and manage dysphagia, providing recommendations to optimise safety, nutrition and hydration.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, care planning meetings and integrated care pathways.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Develop, implement and regularly review evidence-based intervention plans tailored to individual needs and goals.

Skills

Driving licence

Community healthcare experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

Speech and Language Therapy qualification

CORU registration or eligibility

Job description

The Allied Health/Nursing department in Mullingar is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support adults in Primary Care, assessing and treating communication, voice, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.

The post may be Staff or Senior grade; requires CORU registration and a full driving licence for community visits; involves MDT collaboration and ongoing CPD. You will maintain records and contribute to service planning and delivery.