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Senior Speech & Language Therapist – Primary Care Adults (Agency)

Location: East Galway & South Roscommon Network
Contract Type: Full‑time, Agency, Maternity Leave Cover
Start Date: Immediate
Service: Primary Care – Adult Caseload
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales (Staff Grade & Senior Speech and Language Therapist)

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Speech and Language Therapists on behalf of an adult Primary Care team in Ballinasloe.

This is a fantastic fulltime opportunity, to join a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team where clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth are at the heart of service delivery.

About the Role

The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based assessment and intervention to adults presenting with a range of speech, language, communication and/or swallowing needs.

Dysphagia experience essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and intervention to adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, in line with professional and HSE standards.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families and carers to set individualised, evidence‑based therapy goals and management plans.
• Deliver both clinic‑based and community visits depending on client need, requiring access to own transport.
• Engage as part of a multidisciplinary Primary Care team, contributing to holistic care planning and service delivery.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and HSE standards.
• Participate in service development, audits and quality improvement initiatives as required.
• Engage in ongoing CPD, supervision and reflective practice to support professional development.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification approved by CORU and current CORU registration (essential).
• Minimum two years’ post‑graduate experience, with clinical experience in adult services strongly preferred.
• Dysphagia experience essential.
• Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a Primary Care setting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for community visits (essential).

What you need to do now:

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a real impact in a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 089- 9455139