Speech and Language Therapist - Senior Grade
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: February 12, *******:00 PM
Overview of the Post
Enable Ireland delivers children's services through the Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Speech and Language Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework.
Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development.
This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children's homes and community settings.
Overview of Duties & Responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full list
The Successful Candidate Will Have
Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU
Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification clinical experience
Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by CORU before a contract of employment can be issued
Maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register with CORU on appointment and confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland
Qualifications & Experience
3 years recent relevant post qualification experience including a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience of working with children with a range of disabilities / developmental delay and their families
Experience of working with children aged 0 – 18 years and their families
Current eligibility to work in the State
Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport to deliver services across a large geographical area
Post graduate training and experience in Management of FEDS Disorders
Post graduate training specific to 0 – 18 years
Experience in conducting Assessment of Need
Experience and/or training in the assessment and intervention of children with autism
Experience and/or training in clinical supervision
Contract Details
Contract Type: Permanent Full time
Contract Hours: 35 hpw
Salary Scale: €60,855 -€72,036 pro rata per annum.
Salary scales are subject to LSI's (Long Service Increments).
This pay scale is subject to increases in **** in accordance with the WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations.
Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days pro rata per annum.
Benefits
Excellent internal and external training opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlements
Flexible Working
Pension
Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th February, **** @12pm
A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months.
Enable Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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