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Job Title: Senior grade Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Athlone (covering Athlone, Moate & Ferbane)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Position: Full-time
Contract: 6-month specified purpose contract, with strong potential for extension or permanency

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join a friendly, well-resourced children disability team in Athlone. The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will be based in Athlone covering Moate, and Ferbane.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic Primary Care team on a full-time contract basis.

As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children and young people (0-18 years) with complex needs arising from disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and outcome measurement for children and young people.
• Manage a varied caseload, including children with complex developmental needs, intellectual disabilities, and communication difficulties.
• Provide leadership and clinical support to junior colleagues and contribute to interdisciplinary case discussions.
• Collaborate closely with families, carers, schools, and other key stakeholders to develop individualised care plans.
• Contribute to service planning, policy development, and clinical audits to ensure continuous improvement.
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in supervision, CPD, and training activities.
• Work independently while also contributing as an integral member of a collaborative and supportive team.

Essential Requirements

• CORU registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification clinical experience, with a significant portion working with children and/or young people with disabilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy, including assessment and intervention for feeding, eating, drinking, and swallowing (FEDS).
• Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to own transport.

Overview

• The opportunity to work with an experienced and supportive interdisciplinary team (including SLTs, OTs, Psychologists, and Physiotherapists).
• A role where your expertise will directly impact the lives of children and their families in a meaningful way.
• Ongoing clinical supervision and mentorship.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, with CPD support.
• A welcoming and positive working environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated, supportive Children’s Disability Network Team in Athlone.

How to Apply:

If you are a Senior Speech and Language Therapist seeking more information or if you wish to apply, please contact Charlene Cooke by email at or by phone at +353 89 9455139

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