Senior Speech And Language Therapist

Corlann Clare are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible.

Role: Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Contract Available: Permanent Full-Time 70/70 (35 hours per week)

Location: Ennis, Co. Clare (Clare county wide role)

Job Summary

Senior Speech & Language Therapist (Intellectual Disability Services - AAC Specialist)

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Intellectual Disability Service. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, intervention, and consultation services to adults with intellectual disabilities who present with complex communication needs.

A key aspect of this role is expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The post holder will lead on the assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of AAC systems, ensuring individuals have access to effective communication supports that maximise participation, independence, and quality of life.

Working collaboratively with those supported, staff members, and multidisciplinary colleagues, the Senior Speech & Language Therapist will support the development of person-centred communication strategies, deliver specialist training, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention for individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex communication needs.
• Conduct comprehensive AAC assessments and recommend, implement, and review appropriate low-tech and high-tech AAC solutions.
• Develop individualised communication plans that support participation across home, day service, educational, residential, and community settings.
• Train and support people with intellectual disabilities, support staff, and other team members as appropriate, in the effective use of AAC systems.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary planning and provide specialist communication advice to colleagues.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure services are delivered in line with professional, ethical, and organisational standards.
• Participate in service development, clinical governance, audit, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Supervise and support junior staff, students, and therapy assistants as required.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by the relevant professional and regulatory body (CORU).
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience, including significant experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex communication needs.
• Demonstrable expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessment and intervention.
• Experience using and supporting a range of AAC systems, including communication books, symbol-based systems, speech-generating devices, and communication apps.
• Strong knowledge of person-centred practice and multidisciplinary team working.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within community-based intellectual disability services.
• Training in specialist AAC assessment tools and frameworks.
• Experience delivering training.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and dysphagia management.

What's on Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in enhancing communication outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities, ensuring they have a voice and can actively participate in all aspects of their lives through access to effective AAC supports.

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Informal Enquiries to Martina Rynne: martina.rynne@corlann.ie

Some of our benefits:

· Competitive Rates of Pay (€65,197- €76,767 Pro-Rata - HSE Pay Scales)

· 29 days Annual Leave

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· Full Training provided

· Career Progression

· Sick Pay Benefits

· Employee Assistance Programs

Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer