Speech & Language Therapist (Staff/Senior)
Location: Ballina, Tipperary, Ireland
Contract: Initially 6 months (with a view to extend), Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week.
Salary: In line with HSE Pay scale
Looking for a rewarding opportunity in speech and language therapy where your expertise can make a lasting impact on individuals’ communication and quality of life? Look no further!
Are you a speech and language therapist seeking a role where your work is valued? With our client’s multidisciplinary team, every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact, helping people find their voice and improve their quality of life.
Our client’s Primary Care centre provides top-quality care to the local community of Tipperary. In this role, the speech and language therapist will work closely with patients, their families, and the wider healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans and promote the best possible outcomes.
This post is open to Staff Grade SLTs & Senior SLTs
Core Duties:
- Provide advanced speech and language therapy assessments, diagnoses, and interventions for children and adults.
- Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans for patients with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and general practitioners, to provide holistic care.
- Offer advice, education, and support to patients’ families and caregivers.
- Mentor and supervise junior therapists and therapy assistants.
- Contribute to the development of services within the department, ensuring best practice and evidence-based approaches.
- Participate in audits, research, and continuous professional development to maintain the highest clinical standards.
Essential:
- A recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Full CORU registration
- A minimum of 3-5 years of post-qualification experience for senior level.
- Full driver’s license with access to a car.
- Experience in working with both paediatric and adult populations.
- Strong clinical knowledge in managing a variety of communication and swallowing disorders.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to lfagan@medforce.ie
OR
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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