Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist (Primary Care Adult)
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to join our adult services team in Kildare. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a supportive and friendly team where clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth are at the heart of service delivery.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adult clients with communication difficulties, swallowing disorders, progressive neurological conditions, stroke-related issues, and age-related challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adults presenting with communication impairments and dysphagia.
* Conduct domiciliary and clinic-based visits depending on client need.
* Develop and implement personalised care plans based on best practice and clinical judgement.
* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Public Health Nurses, Dietitians, Social Workers, and GPs.
* Provide training and education to families, carers, and other team members in supporting communication and managing swallowing risks.
* Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HSE and professional standards.
* Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Participate in supervision, peer review, and continued professional development to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills.
Requirements:
* Hold a recognised qualification approved by the Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
* Current CORU Registration (Essential).
* Experience working with adult caseloads, including dysphagia management (placement experience may be considered for strong candidates).
* Competence in completing clinical swallowing assessments and familiarity with relevant protocols and risk management.
* Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational abilities, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for community visits (Essential).