Reports to:Clinical Director Work Location: Dublin 16, Ireland Mode of Working: On-site Contract:Permanent, full-time.
Part-time hours can be discussed Working Hours:37 hours weekly (for full-time) Responsibilities: Conducting assessments to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Designing and implementing individualized therapy plans based on assessment results.
Providing therapy sessions to clients, both one-on-one and in group settings, using evidence-based techniques.
Evaluating, monitoring, and documenting client progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
Collaborating with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and holistic care.
Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
Be able to make clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment/intervention programmes in line with local policy/guidelines.
Be able to work collaboratively with the MDT and service users in supporting the management of decision-making and Capacity Assessments for service users.
Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate.
Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts, and summaries following department and professional standards.
Provide clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by supporting and supervising staff, prioritizing and allocating work, and promoting positive staff morale.
Manage, participate, and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists and promote and engage in the teaching/training/support/supervision of others as appropriate.
Engage in planning and performance reviews, as required with the Clinical Director.
Contribute to service developments by monitoring and evaluating emerging needs and trends in consultation with team members.
Develop the role of the Senior Speech and Language Therapist and the service e.g.
through planning, audit, production of standards, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and research.
Be responsible for the coordination and delivery of service in designated area(s).
Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice.
Participate in the control and ordering of clinical equipment.
Candidate Requirements: Essential: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
Registered with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland.
Dysphagia qualification to an accredited level by IASLT or an equivalent level.
Minimum of 2 years full-time post-qualification clinical experience working with adults.
At least 1 year experience working with adults with acquired disorders.
Clinical proficiency in the assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions relevant to the role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to therapy.
Desirable: Experience working within a Neuro-disability setting or a Mental Health setting with adults.
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#MEDAHP Skills: Basic Senior Speech Language Therapist