Senior Speech & Language Therapist
Galway City & County, Ireland
Permanent, Part-Time Position
€62,038 - €73,048 per annum (pro-rata)
About the Role
We seek a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. This role involves providing communication and FEDS support, ensuring individuals receive high-quality care that promotes independence and quality of life.
The successful candidate will work within our established Speech & Language Therapy department, committed to ongoing professional development, mentoring, and 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.
Essential Criteria:
* 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.