Job Title: Basic or Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Reports to: Clinical Director
Work Location: Dublin 16, Ireland
Mode of Working: On-site
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours: 37 hours weekly (for full-time)
Responsibilities:
* Conducting assessments to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
* Designing and implementing individualized therapy plans based on assessment results.
* Providing therapy sessions to clients, both one-on-one and in group settings, using evidence-based techniques.
* Evaluating, monitoring, and documenting client progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
* Collaborating with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and holistic care.
* Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
* Making clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
* Arranging and carrying out assessment and treatment/intervention programmes in line with local policy/guidelines.
* Working collaboratively with the MDT and service users in supporting the management of decision-making and Capacity Assessments for service users.
* Communicating results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate.
* Documenting all assessments, diagnoses, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts, and summaries following department and professional standards.
* Providing clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by supporting and supervising staff, prioritizing and allocating work, and promoting positive staff morale.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
Registered with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland.
Dysphagia qualification to an accredited level by IASLT or an equivalent level.
Minimum of 2 years full-time post-qualification clinical experience working with adults.
At least 1 year experience working with adults with acquired disorders.
Clinical proficiency in the assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions relevant to the role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to therapy.
Desirable: Experience working within a Neuro-disability setting or a Mental Health setting with adults.