Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Paediatric Speech and Language Location: Dundalk Hours: 35 hours per week Position:Full time Contract: 1 year specified purpose contract Are you ready to elevate your career? Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with Paediatric disability experience, looking for a new opportunity where you will be supported to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to work with children and their families, supporting those with complex needs stemming from a combination of intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. We welcome applications from individuals seeking permanent, full-time, part-time, fixed-term contracts. Meet your potential employer: Charlene Cooke Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a passionate and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join our clients dedicated Child Disability Team in Dundalk. This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech and Language to further their career while becoming part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, dedicated to supporting children with disabilities. The successful candidate will be working within an inter-disciplinary team with a variety of complex cases including children with moderate to severe ID. Role Purpose: This Child Disability Team supports children with complex needs arising from a disability. As a member of the Interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the provision of a speech & language therapy service including assessment, diagnostics and intervention as required to all children accessing the Early Intervention service and will work as a member of the inter transdisciplinary team providing services to children and families within the designated area. This Interdisciplinary team includes Senior & Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapists, Senior Physiotherapists, Senior Occupational Therapists, Staff grade Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists Clinical Supervision is provided by a Senior Speech and Language Therapist. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for providing essential assessment skills to identify the individual health and educational needs of the child on their designated caseload. Provide a quality speech & language therapy service through assessment, diagnosis and management of speech, language and communication and FEDS difficulties for children with a range of disabilities. Monitor, audit and evaluate speech, language and communication and FEDS plans and interventions. Responsible for completing reports in a designed time frame. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality. Contribute to CDNT'S quality improvement work that may include, project work, research, evaluation, audit, service development and evaluation of resources. Attend and participate in Interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure integrated care for the Service User. Attend Individual family service plan (IFSP) meetings and provide SLT input relevant to the child's goals. Contribute to CDNT quality improvement that may include; service development, in-service training, and evaluation of resources within the interdisciplinary team working Represent the department at CDNT team meetings and conferences as designated by the CDNM. Consult with parents/guardians/service users regarding assessment, treatment and education as appropriate. Participate in the development of clinical protocols and guidelines reflective of evidence-based practice. Manage clinical and non-clinical caseloads appropriate to the post. Essential: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Full drivers licence with access to own transport. Clinical experience of working with children and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team with a paediatric FEDS caseload. Have Dysphagia training. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills Must work effectively and professionally in a team environment Compassionate and client-focused approach. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. What to Expect: The chance to work independently and collaboratively, allowing you to make informed decisions that shape the care provided. Extensive professional development, clinical support, and mentorship to enhance your career growth. Joining a close knit and experienced expert Interdisciplinary team. Free onsite car parking. What you need to do now: For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone . Skills: Speech and Language Therapy Children with disabilities Dysphagia