Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist Primary Care
The Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist will work as part of the Primary Care Team in Tipperary, providing high-quality, evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals across the lifespan with communication, speech, language, and swallowing difficulties. The role will involve working with a variety of client groups, including children and adults, to support their communication and overall well-being. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and provide family-centered care within the community.
Key Responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapist
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) difficulties in clients referred to the Primary Care SLT service.
* Utilize standardised and non-standardised assessment tools to identify the nature and extent of communication or swallowing difficulties.
* Provide accurate diagnoses and formulate client-centered intervention plans.
* Deliver individualized, evidence-based interventions to address communication, speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
* Develop and implement therapy programs, both one-on-one and in groups, to facilitate progress in clients’ communication and swallowing abilities.
* Collaborate with families, carers, and other professionals to ensure carryover of strategies and interventions in the home and community settings.
* Work closely with other members of the Primary Care Team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, GPs, Public Health Nurses, and Social Workers, to provide holistic and integrated care.
* Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and joint assessments when needed.
* Actively involve parents, caregivers, and families in the therapeutic process, offering guidance and education to support clients’ communication at home.
* Provide workshops, group sessions, or educational resources to families and educators to facilitate the development of communication skills.
* Participate in regular clinical supervision sessions with Senior SLTs, ensuring continued professional development and adherence to clinical standards.
* Engage in reflective practice to improve clinical reasoning and enhance therapeutic outcomes.
* Assist in supporting Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and SLT students during clinical placements, contributing to their learning and skill development.
* Participate in teaching and mentoring activities as required by the team.
* Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely clinical records in line with professional standards and organisational policies.
* Ensure documentation of assessments, intervention plans, progress notes, and discharge reports complies with GDPR and data protection requirements.
* Suggest and implement improvements to the service based on evidence and best practices.
Essential Qualifications & Experience of Speech and Language Therapist
* A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy from an accredited institution.
* Registration with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council) as a Speech and Language Therapist.
* Experience (including student placements) in various clinical settings, ideally within primary care or community services.
* Knowledge of assessment and intervention strategies for speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
To apply please contact jreid@medforce.ie
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