Speech and Language Therapist – Adults
Speech & Language Therapist – Adults
The Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) will provide assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and management of adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders within the Primary Care setting in South Dublin. The post-holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering community-based services aligned with the principles of integrated care and person-centred practice.
The role supports adults with acquired, progressive, and functional communication and swallowing difficulties, enabling them to maximise independence, participation, and quality of life.
Responsibilities of Speech & Language Therapist – Adults
- Provide comprehensive assessment and evidence-based intervention for adults presenting with:
- Aphasia
- Dysarthria
- Apraxia of speech
- Voice disorders
- Cognitive-communication difficulties
- Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)
- Develop and implement person-centred therapy plans in collaboration with clients and families.
- Deliver therapy in clinic, home, and community settings as appropriate.
- Provide education and training to families, carers, and healthcare staff.
- Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Contribute to risk assessment and safeguarding procedures where necessary.
- Participate in service planning and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support development of clinical pathways for adult communication and swallowing disorders.
- Engage in audit, research, and outcome measurement activities.
- Contribute to policy development within Primary Care.
- Supervise students or junior staff where appropriate.
Requirements of Speech & Language Therapist – Adults
- Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
- Registration (or eligibility for registration) with CORU.
- Experience working with adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice in adult primary care.
The Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) will provide assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and management of adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders within the Primary Care setting in Celbridge. The post-holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering community-based services aligned with the principles of integrated care and person-centred practice.
The role supports adults with acquired, progressive, and functional communication and swallowing difficulties, enabling them to maximise independence, participation, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessment and evidence-based intervention for adults presenting with:
- Aphasia
- Dysarthria
- Apraxia of speech
- Voice disorders
- Cognitive-communication difficulties
- Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)
- Develop and implement person-centred therapy plans in collaboration with clients and families.
- Deliver therapy in clinic, home, and community settings as appropriate.
- Provide education and training to families, carers, and healthcare staff.
- Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Contribute to risk assessment and safeguarding procedures where necessary.
Multidisciplinary Working
- Work collaboratively with:
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Public Health Nurses
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Dietitians
- Medical Social Workers
- Contribute to integrated care planning and coordinated service delivery.
Service Development
- Participate in service planning and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support development of clinical pathways for adult communication and swallowing disorders.
- Engage in audit, research, and outcome measurement activities.
- Contribute to policy development within Primary Care.
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain professional registration with CORU.
- Adhere to professional standards set by IASLT.
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD).
- Participate in clinical supervision and peer review.
- Supervise students or junior staff where appropriate.
Essential Criteria
- Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
- Registration (or eligibility for registration) with CORU.
- Experience working with adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice in adult primary care.
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