The post holder will provide a quality Speech & Language Therapy Service to inpatients referred by a wide range of medical and surgical specialties who present with feeding eating, drinking and swallowing problems and/or communication difficulties associated with their medical condition.
Qualification and Experience: a) B.Sc (Hons) degree from one of the following universities: TCD, NUIG, NUIC
or
(b) M.Sc Speech and Language Therapy (Professional Qualification) from the University of Limerick
or
(c) Licentiateship of the College of Speech Therapists
or
(d) a qualification in Speech & Language at least equivalent to (a) (b) or (c).
· Qualified and experienced in working with infants and children with eating, drinking and swallowing disorders (Dysphagia qualification) at an advanced level (or transitioning from intermediate to advanced).
· A minimum of three years post qualification experience
· Membership or eligibility for membership of the IASLT
· A high level of continuing professional development in paediatric SLT.
· Candidates must be registered with CORU at the time of the application.
Skills & Knowledge: · Experience of working with infants and children with complex needs.
· Experience of working with children with a wide variety of speech and language delays and disorders.
Personal Attributes: · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work well in a fast paced, changing and multi-disciplinary environment.
The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Tuesday 19th November 2024 by 17:00. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries, please contact Catherine Cunningham, Speech and Language Therapist Manager In Charge III: Contact details 01 409 6198 email ****** For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact ******