WORKSHOPS FULL IASLT are delighted to announce two Hanen Talkability Workshops taking place in December 2019. Hanen TalkAbility is a two-day professional development workshop for Hanen Certified speech-language therapists who work with children ages 3-7 with high-functioning autism.  The TalkAbility Advanced Workshop provides an approach to helping these children develop fundamental social skills and certifies SLT’s to offer the TalkAbility Program for parents of verbal children on the autism spectrum.   Workshop 1: 16th and 17th December 2019: Workshop full - registering does not guarantee that you will receive a place. All applications will be reviewed before places are allocated.   Workshop 2: 18th and 19th December 2019: Workshop full - registering does not guarantee that you will receive a place. All applications will be reviewed before places are allocated.   If the workshops are full please click on the following link to add your name to the waiting list: https://form.jotform.com/93095750163964     Workshop Location: Portlaoise   Who can apply: SLTs working in the publicly funded health service in the relevant clinical area. SLT’s must be able to apply the learning within their work environment and CPD must have an impact on the service, service user and SLT.   Conditions: This CPD is part funded by the National HSCP Office. If you are successful in receiving a place a payment of €120 will be requested. Prerequisite: SLT's must have completed More Than Words training. Registering does not guarantee that you will receive a place. Please ensure the application form is fully completed or your application will not be accepted. Please register to attend one workshop only.

Senior Speech and Language Therapist (12 months Fixed Term Contract Part time 18.50 hours per week) The successful candidates will be responsible for the development and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy services to people with intellectual disabilities and in close cooperation with multi-disciplinary clinical and frontline colleagues. The successful candidate requires:          A qualification in dysphagia and experience of working in this area with adults is essential.          Experience with Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) and a Total Communication approach is desirable.         Proven ability to work as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team.         Proven experience of establishing and delivering a speech and language programme.         Candidates will be required to have eligibility for membership of the IAST with satisfactory post qualification         experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist as appropriate.       A full clean drivers licence for manual vehicles is essential. ·           Informal enquiries to Claire O’Dwyer, General Manager, 064 6644133   If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and experience for any of the above roles, please forward a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to the Human Resources department by email to sjogkerry.recruitment@sjog.ie. Please state the role that you are applying for in the subject line. Interested candidates should apply by forwarding a Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae, including written explanation for any gaps in employment, to the Human Resources Department by email to sjogkerry.recruitment@sjog.ie Closing Date for receipt of applications is the 8th November 2019 at 5.00pm. Shortlisting will be based on information that candidates provide in their application in line with above requirements. A panel may be formed from this campaign from which further vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel will be filled.  

You are invited to participate in this research project titled  'Clinicians' views of the training, use and maintenance of phonetic transcritipion in speech and language therapy - the Irish Perspective', which is being carried out by Ciara Delaney, final year Speech and Language Therapist in Training in NUI Galway. This study will help to identify ways to improve training and maintenance of phonetic transcription skills in speech and language therapy. Your participation in this study is voluntary.    Participation will involve you completing this online anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire should take you no longer than fifteen minutes to complete.  Please see (Document Attached) Thank you in advance for choosing to participate in this study'.   https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrHjE0bEq0qcbZq5u3aBbJzpYMl36PJEpdZSVlrErYxUN1gzVFpQR1RaNTBZVERUVk9CQ01QVkU1TS4u   Thanking you in advance,    Kind Regards, Ciara Delaney

SENIOR SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST Permanent full-time role with a possibility of job share   Location:                    Down Syndrome Centre, Shrewsbury House, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 Closing Date:             Friday 4th October 2019 Application:               Email CV to Claire Brady Client Services Manager           Claireb@downsyndromecentre.ie Role:                           To provide and develop Speech and Language Therapy Services within the Down Syndrome Centre Reporting:                  Directly to Client Services Manager, indirectly to CEO, DSC Post:                           Permanent Full-Time role with option for Job share   Responsibilities The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will: Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment / intervention programmes for service users according to professional standards   Be able to make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases   Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment / intervention programmes in appropriate settings   Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate.   Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatment / intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards.   Collaborate with service user, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment / intervention planning   Be responsible for maintenance of standards of practice for self   Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals in maximising the service users potential.   Actively engage in team based performance management   Provide support and information in relation to communication and / or feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders etc. to service users and relevant others.   Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in collaboration with the service user and other team members as part of an integrated package of care.   In conjunction with the Client Services Manager, contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols.   Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation   Operate within the scope of Speech & Language Therapy practice as set out by the Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists   Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards   Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others   Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional development   Avail of and participate in own supervision with Speech & Language Therapy Supervisor and Client Services Manager   Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the Speech & Language Therapy service, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services.     Essential Qualifications: A Speech and Language Therapy qualification recognised by the IASLT   Membership with or eligibility to be a member of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists   Registration with CORU   Paediatric Experience   Minimum 3 years post graduate experience   Desirable Qualifications: Lάmh   Hannen   Skills and Competencies for this role: Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence based practice  in relation to communication and eating/drinking /swallowing disorders   Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to evidence based practice   Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner   Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment   Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions   Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a user centred service   Demonstrate effective team skills   Display effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers, etc.   Display awareness and appreciation of the service user and the ability to empathise with and treat service users / others with dignity and respect.   Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change   Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively   Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role   Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development   Work as part of a team within the whole parameters of the centre and be available on occasion to support the fundraising team when feasible       For further information please email Claire Brady prior to the 20th November 2019 Email: Claireb@downsyndromecentre.ie       Phone: 01 6618000 

IASLT are delighted to launch the latest in a series of online CPD webcasts- An Introduction to Reflective Practice This webcast is Presented by Edel Dunphy, IASLT Professional Development Manager and Chairperson of the Professional Development and Ethics Committee (PDEC). Watch the webcast here (20mins).