Senior Speech And Language Therapist

Senior Speech and Language Therapy Posts Permanent Part-timeCRC Enhanced Complex Care (ECC) Services, Waterford.

The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will deliver person centred, evidenced-based service to client with complex disabilities who present with Feeding ,Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (FEDS) difficulties and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)/Complex Communication needs.

Provide an enhanced speech and language therapy service, for clients presenting with complex disabilities, in the areas of FEDS, AAC and complex communication needs within the specialist supports framework of PDS, as outlined in the National Guidance on Specialist Support Services (2016). Please note that CRC oropharyngeal FEDS and AAC-enhanced complex care pathways are offered from 0 – 65, and as such, the post holder may be expected to deliver specialist support services across this age range.

During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices.

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 physical and sensory disabilities

· Experience working with clients presenting with dysphagia; assessment and management

· Excellent communications and teamworking skills

· Evidence of a commitment to CPD

· Full driver’s license and access to car - Candidates that do not currently have this requirement are encouraged to apply, however there is a requirement to obtain this and will be explained at interview stage

Desirable

· Experience in service delivery planning and development

· Experience working with clients presenting with excessive drooling

· Experience in education and training and involvement in research/audit

· Experience in coordinating clinics and leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside other lead therapists

· Interest in the development of clinical skills in the area of drooling

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary applies Senior Speech and Language Therapist Grade code 3379 (€65,197-€ 76,767). closing date for this role is 24th November 2026

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This role is subject to HSE Approval.

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.

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