Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist – CDNT

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

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Mullingar is seeking a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary Children’s Disability Network Team. You will assess and treat children with complex needs, focusing on communication, feeding, and overall development.

You will work within family-centred practice, collaborating with therapists, educators, and other professionals to deliver evidence-informed care and to support family goals. CORU registration or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with CORU registration.
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and eligible for CORU registration.
• Full drivers’ licence and access to transport for community work.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children with speech, language, and communication needs, including feeding and swallowing.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of health and education professionals.
• Deliver services in family-centred models with evidence-informed practice.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans with parents/carers.
• Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and service planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential reports and records.
• Provide education, support, and training to parents, carers, and professionals.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor/degree in Speech and Language Therapy

CORU registration or eligible

Job description

Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist

The Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) will work as part of a multidisciplinary Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention services to children and young people (0-18 years) with complex needs arising from disabilities. The SLT will contribute to family-centred practice, supporting the child’s functional communication, feeding, and overall development. This is a role based in Mullingar,

Responsibilities of Staff GradeSpeech and Language Therapist

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children with speech, language, and communication needs, as well as feeding and swallowing difficulties.


• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, which may include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and other Health and Educational professionals.


• Deliver services in family-centred models, using evidence-informed and best practices.


• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans, involving parents/carers and relevant community supports.


• Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and service planning.


• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential reports and clinical records.


• Provide education, support, and training to parents, carers, and other professionals as required.


• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.


• Contribute to service development initiatives, audits, and quality improvement projects.

Requirements of Speech and Language Therapist

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy.


• CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist (or eligible for same).


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Full drivers’ licence and access to transport (for community-based work).

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