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.
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), Lmh, 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.
Skills: SLT CORU FEDS Benefits: + Benefits