Job Description
Position: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Longford
Salary: From €44,563 per annum (pro‑rated for temporary role)
Employment Type: Full‑time / Temporary
About the Role
We are seeking a fill a Senior and/or Staff grade Speech and Language Therapy position within the community in Longford and Central Westmeath.
Key responsibilities
* Provide assessment, differential diagnosis, and evidence‑based intervention for children with a range of communication and feeding/swallowing needs.
* Plan and deliver individual and group programmes; contribute to universal, targeted, and specialist supports.
* Use family‑centred goal setting (e.g., F‑GOAL/LAMS or equivalent) and robust clinical outcomes.
* Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team (OT, Physio, Psychology, Social Work, PT, Nursing, CDNT Manager, etc.).
* Support inclusive education and early years settings; provide training to parents and staff.
* Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and contribute to service audits/quality improvement.
* Participate in clinical supervision, CPD, and student education.
* Travel across the network area as required.
Essential criteria
* CORU registration as a Speech & Language Therapist (or eligibility for same).
* Recognised SLT qualification (BSc/MSc).
* Experience (placement or post‑graduate) in paediatric disability and/or community settings.
* Strong skills in assessment (including standardised tools), intervention planning, and report writing.
* Excellent teamwork, communication, and prioritisation skills.
* Full, clean driving licence and access to transport (or ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post).
Why Apply
* Competitive starting salary: €44,563 per annum (pro‑rated)
* Temporary full‑time role with immediate start
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