Senior Speech and Language Therapist Role
Waterford, Ireland
Full time, Permanent
Who We Are
Established in 1951, the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities. The voluntary sector provides 75% of the disability services in Ireland and, alongside a number of voluntary organisations and the Health Service Executive (HSE), the CRC works to provide a variety of services to children and adults with disabilities. We provide general disability services along with and in partnership with the HSE and the wi
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Skills and attributes
* IASLT Speech and Language Therapy qualification
* CORU Registered
* Three years post qualification experience in the disability sector
Description
Senior Speech and Language Therapy Posts Permanent Full-time and Part-time Based in CRC Children’s Disability Network Team Waterford
The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) provide intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team.
During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organisational transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices.
We also have vacancies for permanent contracts across our Dublin CDNT's, visit: https://www.crc.ie/careers/vacancies/
Requirements:
* A recognised IASLT Speech and Language Therapy qualification and current registration with CORU
* A minimum of three years post qualification experience to include working with clients presenting with physical and sensory disabilities
* Experience working with clients presenting with dysphagia; assessment and management
* Excellent communications and teamworking skills
* Evidence of a commitment to CPD
* Full driver’s license and access to car (Candidates that do not currently have this requirement are encouraged to apply, however there is a requirement to obtain this and will be explained at interview stage)
* Experience in service delivery planning and development
* Experience working with clients presenting with excessive drooling
* Experience in education and training and involvement in research/audit
* Experience in coordinating clinics and leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside other lead therapists
* Interest in the development of clinical skills in the area of drooling
It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary applies Senior Speech and Language Therapist Grade code 3379 (€63,912 -€ 75,254). Informal enquiries to Maria Burke, CDNT Waterford, m burke@crc.ie
Please apply through the 'Apply Now' button. This competition is a rolling competition, interviews will take place weekly from the beginning of January 2025 with available vacancies filled on a rolling basis.
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
Central Remedial Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This role is subject to HSE Approval.
We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.
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