Job Title: Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist (Primary Care Adult) Location: Blessington or Naas Primary Care Centres Contract Type: Full-time, 1-Year Specified Purpose Contract (July Start) Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales (Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist) Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established Primary Care service in Kildare, seeking a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to join their adult services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join 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, including those with communication difficulties, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), progressive neurological conditions, stroke-related issues, and age-related challenges. Working closely within the Primary Care Team, you will deliver timely interventions to enhance communication and safe swallowing, promoting dignity, independence, and well-being. 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 well-established 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). If you are an enthusiastic and energetic Speech and Language Therapist looking to join a friendly, supportive Primary care team, we would love to hear from you. What you need to do now: For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone EXCLCHAR Skills: Speech and Language Therapist Adults Primarycare