Speech and Language Therapist – Adults
Speech and Language Therapist – Adults Primary Care
The Speech and Language Therapist will provide a comprehensive, high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service to adults within the Primary Care setting. The post holder will assess, diagnose and manage adults presenting with communication, voice, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders, working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to maximise communication, independence, health and quality of life.
I would consider a Staff or Senior grade for this position based in Mullingar.
Responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapist – Adults Primary Care
- Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Assess and manage clients with acquired communication disorders, including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech and cognitive-communication difficulties.
- Assess and manage adults presenting with dysphagia, providing recommendations to optimise safety, nutrition and hydration.
- Assess and manage voice disorders where appropriate within the Primary Care remit and refer to specialist services when indicated.
- Develop, implement and regularly review evidence-based intervention plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Deliver intervention through individual therapy, group programmes, education, counselling and consultation as appropriate.
- Promote self-management and support clients to achieve maximum independence and participation in everyday activities.
- Provide education and advice to families, carers and healthcare professionals regarding communication and swallowing management.
- Identify clients requiring referral to specialist or acute services and facilitate timely onward referral.
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, care planning meetings and integrated care pathways.
- Contribute to discharge planning and transition of care where required.
- Participate in service planning, evaluation, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit.
- Assist in the development and review of clinical guidelines, care pathways and service protocols.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and contribute to service performance indicators.
- Practice within professional scope and maintain high standards of clinical governance.
- Engage in continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Participate in clinical supervision, peer review and performance development processes.
- Attend mandatory training and maintain competence in all required areas.
Requirements of Speech and Language Therapist – Adults Primary Care
- Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Registration with CORU or eligibility for registration.
- Full clean driving licence and access to transport for community visits.
- Clinical experience in the assessment and management of adult communication and swallowing disorders through undergraduate placements or post-qualification practice.
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