Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatrics

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

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Ballinasloe, Co Galway is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatrics to assess, diagnose and intervene with children facing speech, language and communication difficulties in a primary care setting.

The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide family education, maintain records, and contribute to service improvement while meeting CORU registration and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with CORU registration.
• Knowledge of child language development and paediatric assessment.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to family-centred practice and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage children presenting with speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based intervention plans.
• Provide parent education, coaching and practical strategies.
• Deliver individual and group interventions to maximise outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, assessment reports and discharge summaries.
• Manage referrals and monitor progress with onward referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with GPs, public health nurses, occupational therapists, audiology, schools and CDNTs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervision and service improvement initiatives.
• Comply with safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and governance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

SLT degree

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatrics

The Speech and Language Therapist will provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children presenting with speech, language, communication and associated difficulties within a primary care setting. The postholder will promote early identification, support families and improve children’s functional communication and participation in everyday activities. This position is based in a Primary care in Ballinasloe, Co Galway

Responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatrics

• Assess and manage children presenting with speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language difficulties, delayed communication development, fluency disorders and social communication needs.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based intervention plans tailored to each child’s needs and developmental stage.
• Provide parent education, coaching and practical strategies to support communication development at home and in educational settings.
• Deliver individual and group interventions, as appropriate, to maximise clinical outcomes and service capacity.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, assessment reports, treatment plans and discharge summaries in accordance with HSE policies and professional standards.
• Manage referrals, prioritise clinical need, monitor progress and make appropriate onward referrals where required.
• Collaborate with general practitioners, public health nurses, occupational therapists, audiology, schools, preschools and Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs).
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical supervision, continuing professional development and service improvement initiatives.
• Comply with safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and clinical governance requirements.

Requirements of Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatrics

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registration with CORU, the Health and Social Care Professionals Council.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child communication development, paediatric assessment and evidence-based intervention.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to family-centred practice, equality of access and continuous professional development.