Speech And Language Therapist – Co. Laois

Allied Health/Nursing; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Multidisciplinary team

Paediatric caseload

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment in partnership with their client are seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join a dedicated Children's Services team in Co. Laois.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions and family-centred support within a Primary Care framework. You will work with children with a range of communication needs, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, attend MDT meetings and maintain clinical records to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Current CORU registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Experience with children in community/primary care/paediatric settings.
• Knowledge of child development and communication disorders.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisation and caseload prioritisation.
• Valid driving licence may be required.
• Garda Vetting will be required.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments of children’s speech, language, communication and functional needs.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based, individualised intervention programmes.
• Provide family-centred therapy and support parents and carers to develop strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines.
• Work with children presenting with a range of communication needs, including speech sound difficulties, language delay, developmental language disorder and social communication difficulties.
• Monitor children’s progress and regularly review and adapt intervention plans.
• Provide appropriate advice, education and training to parents, carers, schools and other professionals.
• Work closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure a coordinated approach to children’s care.
• Attend MDT meetings, case discussions and clinical reviews as required.
• Liaise with schools, community services and other relevant professionals involved in the child’s care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records, reports and documentation in line with professional standards.
• Manage an allocated caseload effectively and prioritise referrals according to clinical need.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance.
• Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing CPD, training and reflective practice.
• Promote a child-centred, inclusive and strengths-based approach throughout all aspects of the role.

Skills

CORU registration

Speech & Language Therapy

Child development knowledge

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Caseload management

Driving licence

Garda Vetting

Education

Qualified Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Speech And Language Therapist - Co. Laois

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment in partnership with their client are currently recruiting a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join a dedicated Children's Services team based with the Primary Care Team in Co. Laois.

• Contract
• County Laois
• Health and Social Care Professionals
• €45,514.00 - €65,068.00 per annum

Key Responsibilities of the Speech and Language Therapist:

• Complete comprehensive assessments of children’s speech, language, communication and functional needs.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based, individualised intervention programmes.
• Provide family-centred therapy and support parents and carers to develop strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines.
• Work with children presenting with a range of communication needs, including speech sound difficulties, language delay, developmental language disorder and social communication difficulties.
• Monitor children’s progress and regularly review and adapt intervention plans.
• Provide appropriate advice, education and training to parents, carers, schools and other professionals.
• Work closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure a coordinated approach to children’s care.
• Attend MDT meetings, case discussions and clinical reviews as required.
• Liaise with schools, community services and other relevant professionals involved in the child’s care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records, reports and documentation in line with professional standards.
• Manage an allocated caseload effectively and prioritise referrals according to clinical need.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance.
• Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing CPD, training and reflective practice.
• Promote a child-centred, inclusive and strengths-based approach throughout all aspects of the role.

Essential Requirements for the Speech and Language Therapist:

• Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Current CORU registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Experience working with children within a community, primary care, disability or paediatric setting is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of child development and a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a clinical caseload.
• Full driving licence and access to a car may be required.
• Garda Vetting will be required.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Children's Services team.
• Varied and rewarding paediatric caseload.
• Multidisciplinary working with experienced healthcare professionals.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive environment for developing clinical skills and experience.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the communication, development and quality of life of children and their families.