Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Location:Initial base in Letterkenny, (moving to Lifford in the long term)
Position: Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Service Area: Children’s Disability Services
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Senior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) ready to take on a fulfilling role that combines clinical expertise, mentorship, and transformative work with children? Medforce are looking for a skilled, motivated Senior SLT to join our client’s dynamic Children’s Disability Service in Donegal. This role is initially based in vibrant Letterkenny, with a planned relocation to our client’s facilities in Lifford, and offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children with complex needs and their families.
About the Role:
As Senior SLT, you’ll deliver specialised assessments, interventions, and ongoing support for children with a range of communication and swallowing needs. You’ll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to develop individualised therapy plans that promote development, participation, and quality of life.
A key part of this role is also mentoring junior SLTs and contributing to the service’s clinical development, with a strong preference for applicants with a FEDS (Feeding, Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing) qualification to support our work with complex cases.
This position offers you the chance to lead, innovate, and grow professionally while helping to shape an exceptional child-centered service in the Donegal community.
What’s on Offer:
- Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training, workshops, and career development opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Join a dynamic, passionate team committed to the highest standards of care.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and a family-friendly workplace.
- Relocation to Lifford: Experience a seamless transition to new facilities in Lifford, bringing exciting possibilities to expand services and serve the East Donegal community.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualifications: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with full CORU registration.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience, ideally with a focus on pediatrics or disability services.
- Preferred Qualifications: FEDS (Feeding, Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing) certification or significant experience with FEDS-related cases.
- Skills: Strong clinical, communication, and leadership abilities, with a family-centered and empathetic approach.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to lfagan@medforce.ie
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