Senior Speech & Language Therapist Job at Orchard Care Group (Sligo, Galway)

Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Orchard Care Group

Location:
Ireland , Sligo, Galway

Category:
Health and Beauty

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Job Description:

At Orchard Community Care (Disability Services) we are pleased to add to our Multi-Disciplinary Team the role of Senior Speech & Language Therapist. to provide a range of speech and language therapy inputs to children and adults with an intellectual disability. As Senior Speech & Language Therapist you will be ready to take on a rewarding role combining clinical expertise, mentorship and transformative work with young adults and children across Orchard Community Care. You will have the opportunity to lead, innovate and grow professionally while positively enhancing the lives of the people we support.

Job Responsibility:

Provide comprehensive speech and language therapy assessments and interventions to children and young people with complex disabilities focusing on enhancing their communication and functional abilities and participation in daily activities
Working with Person In Charge and frontline staff to develop accessible materials for information and social stories purposes
Demonstrates exemplary clinical skills in SLT assessment intervention and diagnostics to meet the specific needs of children and young people with a range of disabilities including physical, sensory, autism, etc
Provide a speech and language therapy service to include communication assessment, diagnostics and intervention, and ongoing service delivery to children and adults with a range of disabilities
Develop individualised treatment support plans based on evidence-based practices
For referred individuals evaluate swallowing function, provide strategies for safe and effective eating and drinking, lead onward specialist referrals in FEDS area and other medical conditions affecting swallowing
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team other MDT members in an interdisciplinary model and support the Regional Directors to provide holistic care
Engage with families and care giving staff to provide education and support regarding their child’s supported individual communication needs
Participate in service development initiatives and quality improvement projects
Provide education, training, and support to team members providing care to empower them to facilitate the development of the people we support
Develop and Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment individualised support plans, and progress reports in accordance with professional and organisational standards
Stay abreast of the latest research and best practices in SLT and apply this knowledge to improve service delivery
To monitor and keep up-to-date with developments in speech and language therapy especially in the field of disabilities, including attending training courses and participating in research to improve service delivery
Keep up to date Communication Technology that may assist individuals

Requirements:

A recognised third level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
A minimum of 3 years full time post-qualification experience, preferably working with children and young adults with disabilities
FEDS (Feeding, Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing), certification or significant experience with FEDS -related cases
Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU
Previous clinical experience in leading specialist referrals in FEDS and other medical conditions affecting swallowing
Strong clinical, communication and leadership abilities, with an Orchard Care Values approach
Must have valid Garda Clearance and valid Overseas Clearance (if applicant lived abroad for more than 6 months)
Full Drivers licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland & access to a vehicle
Be eligible to work in the state without restriction

Nice to have:

Clinical expertise of working with children, adults and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team with relevant specific training
Demonstrates sufficient clinical skills expertise in Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention and diagnostics to meet the specific needs of the relevant caseload
Ideally expertise in delivery of communication aid programmes to include Lamh

What we offer:

Comprehensive induction process
Extensive training programme
On-going mentoring and support
Continuous Professional Development support
Career progression opportunities
Orchard Values Champion Award
Refer a friend initiative
Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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