Senior Speech and Language Therapist
About the Role:
Our client requires an experienced and motivated Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team supporting adults in South Dublin.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior-level role where your clinical expertise will be highly valued, and you’ll have the chance to influence service delivery and development. You’ll be working in a supportive and collaborative environment focused on empowering clients to achieve their full potential through high-quality, evidence-based intervention.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Speech and Language Therapist:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults with a wide range of communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
- Develop and implement personalised therapy programmes in collaboration with service users, families, and carers.
- Deliver interventions using best practice approaches, and adapt therapy techniques based on individual needs and goals.
- Manage a varied caseload independently and provide clinical leadership on complex cases.
- Offer guidance, clinical supervision, and mentoring to junior colleagues and students.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure integrated care and effective communication across services.
- Contribute to quality improvement, service audits, and development initiatives.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and remain up to date with clinical and regulatory guidelines.
Requirements of the Senior Speech and Language Therapist:
- CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally with at least 1 year working at a senior level.
- Demonstrated experience in adult services, particularly in managing communication disorders and dysphagia.
- Postgraduate training or certification in dysphagia management is desirable.
- Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care.
- Organisational skills to manage a busy caseload and contribute to service development.
What We Offer:
- HSE-aligned salary and terms
- Structured induction and regular clinical supervision
- CPD support and opportunities for further training and education
- A positive, supportive team culture with a focus on shared learning and professional growth
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie
If you refer a senior speech and language therapist to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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