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Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Adult)

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Job Title: Senior Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Primary Care

Location: Dun Laoghaire Primary Care
Contract Type: Part-time, 1 Year Specified Purpose Contract (July Start)
Working Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 WTE / 4 days per week)
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales (Senior Speech and Language Therapist)

Excel Recruitment is thrilled to be working on behalf of a Primary Care team based in Dun Laoghaire, with outreach across Blackrock and Stillorgan. We are currently seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Primary Care Service on a 0.8 WTE basis (4 days per week). This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role in a supportive, dynamic team environment.

Job Purpose

In this role, you will provide client-centred Speech and Language Therapy services to adult clients with acquired conditions, delivering care across both clinic and domiciliary settings. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support communication, safe swallowing, and optimal quality of life for adults in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver specialist assessment and intervention for adults with acquired communication disorders and dysphagia.
  • Provide therapy in both clinic and home settings, adapting approaches to meet client needs.
  • Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues including Physiotherapists, OTs, Public Health Nurses, GPs, and Social Workers.
  • Provide advice and training to families and caregivers to support therapy goals and reduce swallowing risks.
  • Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records in line with HSE standards.
  • Participate in service planning, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.
  • Engage in supervision, team meetings, and CPD to continually grow your expertise.

Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by CORU.
  • Current CORU registration (essential).
  • Min 3 years post-qualification experience
  • Relevant post-qualification experience in adult caseloads including dysphagia management (essential).
  • Postgraduate qualification or certified training in Dysphagia (essential).
  • Clinical confidence in conducting swallow assessments and managing acquired communication disorders.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a Primary Care team.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential).

If you’re an experienced and compassionate SLT ready to take the next step into a Senior role within a highly regarded Primary Care service, we’d love to hear from you.

EXCLCHAR

Please contact Charlene Cooke in confidence at or call 00353 89 945 5139 for more information.

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