Senior Speech And Language Therapist

Senior Speech and Language Therapy Post

One Year Fixed Term Contract, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Based in CRC Waterford

This is an exciting opportunity for Speech and Language Therapists to work in the area of disability, as part of the CRC multi- disciplinary specialist service delivering quality, evidenced-based services to Service users with physical and complex disabilities who present with motor speech and /or FEDS difficulties.

Service development, education and training will also comprise part of this post.

Speech and Language Therapists at CRC are supported with supervision and CPD.

Essential Requirements:

• A recognized 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 complex disabilities
• Experience working with children and/or adults with physical disability in one or more of the following areas –Dysphagia, assessment and management; working with clients with complex communication needs
• Excellent communications skills and be fluent in oral and written English
• Evidence of a commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Experience in service delivery planning and development.

• Experience in education and training and supervising others.

• Experience with use of instrumental assessment of FEDS.

· Conducting or assisting with relevant research in the area of disability

· Experience in managing databases and conducting audits

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Department of Health Salary applies Senior Speech & Language Therapist band (€59,478-€70,033). Informal enquiries to mmccleary@crc.ie or rbradley@crc.ie.

Please apply through Rezoomo. Applications must be received on or before 6th May 2024.

An active recruitment panel may be created as part of this recruitment process.

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This role is subject to HSE Approval.