Role: Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist
Job Type: Full Time Permanent Contract (35hpw)
Salary: €45,000 -55,000 DOE
Location: South East (Kildare, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford
TTM Healthcare are currently working with one of Ireland’s Leading Disability Services in search of a Staff Grade SLT. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families, in a person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
Requirements:
- Bsc Degree in Clinical Speech and Language Therapy
- CORU Registration or advance stage
- Full Clean Driving license and use of a car
- Have experience in working with ID and/or Autism desirable
- Have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Have Dysphagia training
As part of the role, you will:
- Examine and diagnose the clients speech therapy requirements drawing up communication programmes appropriate to the professional standards of a speech therapist.
- Monitor and assess clients progress and modify programmes as may be required to suit the needs of the client.
- Liaise and involve staff nurses and other unit personnel working directly with the client.
- Provide ongoing support to staff in their day to day implementation of communication programmes.
- Facilitate parental involvement in the communication programmes for their children.
- Liaise and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in respect of programme placing.
- Attend multi-disciplinary case conferences and other relevant meetings as required.
Benefits:
- Free onsite car parking
- Generous annual leave
- Comprehensive pension
- Paid sick leave scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Training and educational opportunities
- Supportive and innovative working environment
To hear more about the role, please call Roisin on 01-5134908 or apply today