Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist - Swords

CRC Central Remedial Clinic; Swords; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Central Remedial Clinic's Children’s Disability Network Teams in Ireland seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary unit. This full-time, permanent role (35 hours per week) requires CORU registration eligibility and a recognized SLT qualification.

You will contribute to assessment and intervention for children aged 0-18 with complex needs within a family-centered model; salary on Department of Health scale (€45,063–€64,424) with potential for professional development.

Qualifications

• Possess a recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification and CORU eligibility.
• Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills.
• Flexibility and teamwork are key to this role.

Skills

SLT communication

Time management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week

The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) provide intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention

Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of one of our dynamic teams.

During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices.

Essential requirements

• Possess a recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification and be registered or be eligible for registration as a Speech and Language Therapist by CORU
• Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills
• Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role
• A full driving license and access to own car – Candidates that do not currently have this requirement are encouraged to apply. However, this may still be a criterion to reject candidates who do not currently have this in place. Should candidates progress without his criterion, there is a mandatory requirement to obtain a driving licence, which will be explained at the interview stage.

Desirable requirements

• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Experience working with children with physical disabilities
• Experience working with children with intellectual disabilities
• Experience completing Assessment of Need
• An undergraduate or post-graduate qualification in dysphagia and at least 6 months experience working in this area

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Speech and Language Therapist (€45,063 - €64,424).

This role is subject to HSE Approval.

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.

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