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Job Title: Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist (Primary Care Adult)
Location: Blessington or Naas Primary Care Centres
Contract Type: Full-time, 1-Year Specified Purpose Contract (July Start)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales (Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist)

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established Primary Care service in Kildare, seeking a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to join their adult services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team where clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth are at the heart of service delivery.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adult clients, including those with communication difficulties, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), progressive neurological conditions, stroke-related issues, and age-related challenges. Working closely within the Primary Care Team, you will deliver timely interventions to enhance communication and safe swallowing, promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adults presenting with communication impairments and dysphagia.
• Conduct domiciliary and clinic-based visits depending on client need.
• Develop and implement personalised care plans based on best practice and clinical judgement.
• Collaborate within a well-established multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Public Health Nurses, Dietitians, Social Workers, and GPs.
• Provide training and education to families, carers, and other team members in supporting communication and managing swallowing risks.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HSE and professional standards.
• Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in supervision, peer review, and continued professional development to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Requirements:

• Hold a recognised qualification approved by the Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Current CORU Registration (Essential).
• Experience working with adult caseloads, including dysphagia management (placement experience may be considered for strong candidates).
• Competence in completing clinical swallowing assessments and familiarity with relevant protocols and risk management.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for community visits (Essential).

If you are an enthusiastic and energetic Speech and Language Therapist looking to join a friendly, supportive Primary care team, we would love to hear from you.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

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