Speech And Language Therapist
We are currently recruiting a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join a dedicated Children’s Services team based with the Primary Care Team in Co. Laois.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and CORU-registered SLT who is passionate about supporting children and families. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, intervention and clinical support to children presenting with a range of speech, language, communication and associated needs.
Key Responsibilities of the Speech and Language Therapist:
- Complete comprehensive assessments of children’s speech, language, communication and functional needs.
- Develop and deliver evidence-based, individualised intervention programmes.
- Provide family-centred therapy and support parents and carers to develop strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines.
- Work with children presenting with a range of communication needs, including speech sound difficulties, language delay, developmental language disorder and social communication difficulties.
- Monitor children’s progress and regularly review and adapt intervention plans.
- Provide appropriate advice, education and training to parents, carers, schools and other professionals.
- Work closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure a coordinated approach to children’s care.
- Attend MDT meetings, case discussions and clinical reviews as required.
- Liaise with schools, community services and other relevant professionals involved in the child’s care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records, reports and documentation in line with professional standards.
- Manage an allocated caseload effectively and prioritise referrals according to clinical need.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance.
- Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing CPD, training and reflective practice.
- Promote a child-centred, inclusive and strengths-based approach throughout all aspects of the role.
Essential Requirements for the Speech and Language Therapist:
- Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
- Current CORU registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
- Experience working with children within a community, primary care, disability or paediatric setting is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of child development and a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a clinical caseload.
- Full driving licence and access to a car may be required.
- Garda Vetting will be required.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Children’s Services team.
- Varied and rewarding paediatric caseload.
- Multidisciplinary working with experienced healthcare professionals.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Supportive environment for developing clinical skills and experience.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the communication, development and quality of life of children and their families.
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 candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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