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Senior Speech & Language Therapist, Galway
Client:
FRS Recruitment
Location:
Galway, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
15.03.2025
Expiry Date:
29.04.2025
Job Description:
Senior Speech & Language Therapist
Location: Galway City & County
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Salary: €62,038 - €73,048 per annum (pro-rata)
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. This role involves providing communication and FEDS (Feeding, Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing) support, ensuring individuals receive high-quality, person-centered care that promotes independence and quality of life.
The successful candidate will work as part of an established and supportive Speech & Language Therapy department, with strong commitments to ongoing professional development, mentoring, and team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist SLT services to adults with intellectual disabilities, including assessment, intervention, and recommendations for communication and FEDS needs.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with healthcare professionals, families, and caregivers to enhance client outcomes.
* Utilize evidence-based practices to support individuals in various settings, including clinics, community locations, and residential care.
* Contribute to service development, training initiatives, and quality improvement projects within the department.
* CORU registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
* Recognized Speech & Language Therapy qualification
* Dysphagia qualification as per IASLT standards, with independent clinical experience in FEDS management preferred.
* Minimum of three years post-qualification experience, with at least one year working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
* Experience with AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication), Lámh, Talking Mats, or similar communication supports.
* Full clean driving license and access to own transport (essential).
* Fluency in verbal and written English.
Working Conditions & Benefits
* Flexible scheduling options - can be structured as three full days or four/five shorter days per week.
* 29 days annual leave (pro-rata).
* Pensionable post with additional travel expenses covered.
* Strong support for CPD and specialist training.
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