We are seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic and evolving Speech and Language Therapy Department, providing services to adults with an intellectual disability in Galway City and County.  This post will provide opportunities for the candidate to develop skills in the area of adults with an intellectual disability within a supportive SLT team and within the context of the interdisciplinary team.  Our Speech and Language Therapy Department has a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and specific interests are encouraged and supported.  We meet regularly and you will be provided with a high level of support, supervision and mentoring. This post is temporary full-time and pensionable on a fixed term basis until the end of October 2022. The Successful candidate must be currently registered with CORU, the regulator for health and social care professionals and eligible for membership of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (I.A.S.L.T).  A dysphagia qualification or equivalent as outlined in “Standards of Practice for Speech & Language Therapists on the Management of Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)” Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (I.A.S.L.T) 2012 is essential for this post. Current skills at an intermediate or advanced practitioner level are essential. Clinical experience in the management of adults with an intellectual disability is desirable.  Clinical experience in the management of feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders is essential.  A minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical Speech and Language Therapy experience is required. Training and/or experience in the use of Lámh and PECS is an advantage. A full clean Irish driving license and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.                                        ___________________________________________________________________________   Informal enquiries to Margaret McCormack, Head of Speech and Language Therapy Department on 0906628500 / 086 8342472   To view the full job descriptions and to make an application on-line, please log onto the Brothers of Charity website at www.brothersofcharity.ie/galway   The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is:  5pm, Thursday 23rd September 2021. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Friday 8th October 2021   A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which future temporary Senior Speech and Language Therapist appointments within the SLT Department of the West Region may be made over the next 6 months.   The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - West Region is an equal opportunities employer  

The Kildare branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is looking to contract a Senior Speech and Language Therapist on a part time basis. At the present, we need a therapist to work one Saturday a fortnight, in our Naas venue. If the caseload increases, additional hours may be available. The successful candidate will need to be confident working with all age groups, from birth to adulthood. Linking with pre-schools, schools and adult training centres will be essential. This post involves joining an experienced team, with two other part-time senior therapists currently employed by the branch.     Essential: Senior grade therapist with experience in intellectual disability services Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy Current registration with CORU   Desirable Experience of assessment and therapy for children and adults with Down syndrome. Experience working towards functional and personal goals Experience of LáMH and other AAC systems. Hanen qualification Experience in running training courses for parents, teachers and keyworkers.   Informal enquiries and CVs to Anna-Louise Broddle: anna-louise@downsyndrome.ie Closing Date: 4th October 2021   Main Duties & Responsibilities Co-ordinate and deliver a Speech & Language Therapy service for the Kildare branch of Down Syndrome Ireland. Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of intervention programmes for service users Deliver a range of therapeutic models appropriate to the client population. Generate and manage documentation in respect of assessments, diagnoses, intervention plans, and clinical notes Collaborate with service users, families, carers and other professionals in goal setting and intervention planning in an efficient and timely manner to ensure a holistic approach to intervention.

Achieve’s Team is growing and we are excited to announce that we have a job opportunity available for a passionate Speech & Language Therapist Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week Salary: Basic Grade 1st on Salary Scale Start Date: October 2021 ACHIEVE THERAPY is a specialist Paediatric Clinic that provides Speech, Language and Occupational Therapy with the support of teachers to children and young people with additional needs and their families. We are committed to capitalising on each child’s strengths to identify the “KEY” to unlock their abilities and full potential.   CLOSING DATE FOR APPILCATIONS:  Friday 24th September 2021 Achieve Therapy is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist . All applications welcome;  however the ideal candidate should have the following: BSc qualification in Speech & Language Therapy Full CORU registration Ability to effectively manage caseload. Excellent interpersonal skills This role will involve family-centred therapy including assessment and intervention for children and young people age 18 months-18 years in both clinic and school settings. We can offer you : Multidisciplinary Work Supervision and mentoring from Experienced Staff Varied and interesting caseloads A flexible approach to working with Clients.   For further information please contact Angela Denholm on 0851320193