Senior Speech and Language Therapists - Urgent Position

We are on the lookout for a competitive Senior Speech and Language Therapists to join our dynamic team at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services in Dublin.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Speech and Language Therapists is a great opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, people management and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Speech and Language Therapists at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services today!

Senior Speech and Language Therapists

• 1 x 0.5WTE (17.5 hours) indefinite duration contract
• 1 x 1.0WTE (35 hours) temporary specified purpose contract (approx. 1 year)
• H.S.E. fundedd.
• Based in Harold’s Cross

The post holder will provide a quality Speech & Language Therapy service to meet the needs of the service users and the objectives of the organisation. The post holder will work with service users who present with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders relating to neurological, oncology or respiratory diseases, general ageing and/or other medical conditions, in line with best practice and departmental guidelines. The post will include a developmental and educational role within the organisation for relevant service areas, patients, residents and carers, with support from the line manager. The successful candidate will deliver care within a multidisciplinary approach.

Essential requirements:

Qualifications:

a. Be registered as a Speech and Language Therapist by the Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board, CORU.

Practitioners must maintain annual registration with CORU.

b. Successful completion of a Feeding/Eating/Drinking/Swallowing (FEDS)/ Dysphagia education/training programme recognised by the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists.

(Applicants with a Speech & Language Therapy qualification awarded in 2011 or after, from one of the recognised Irish universities, have Dysphagia training as an integral part of their qualification. Applicants with other Dysphagia Qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis).

Experience:

a. Have at least three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification adult clinical Speech and Language Therapy experience

b. Clinical experience in the management of feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders

c. Knowledge of current HSE and HIQA standards and policies in relation to communication impairments and dysphagia management

d. Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience working in Palliative Care / Neurology / Oncology / Older Persons’ Care and services for people with life limiting conditions as relevant to the role.

Other:

a. Full clean driving license

Informal enquiries for these positions are most welcome. Please contact Patricia Scully | Deputy Head of Clinical Services | View email address on rezoomo.com | View phone number on rezoomo.com.

A detailed job description & person specification is available to download below or by contacting the HR department | View email address on rezoomo.com | View phone number on rezoomo.com

Latest date for receipt of applications is 9.00am on Monday 13th March 2023.

Benefits of working as a Senior Speech and Language Therapists in Dublin:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package