Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will:

• Deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning for service users with complex needs
• Exercise advanced clinical judgement in managing complex caseloads
• Conduct assessments and interventions across a range of clinical and community settings
• Communicate assessment findings, care plans, and recommendations clearly to service users, families, and relevant professionals
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards
• Collaborate closely with service users, families, and multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualised care plans
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff and students
• Promote high standards of professional practice and contribute to team performance and development
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies
• Provide specialist input in communication and swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
• Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development
• Contribute to health promotion and prevention initiatives
• Ensure adherence to professional ethics, confidentiality, and relevant legislation
• Work within all applicable professional, clinical, and organisational guidelines
• Engage in ongoing professional development, training, and clinical supervision
• Contribute to effective risk management, health and safety practices
• Support service coordination, including administrative responsibilities and resource allocation as required

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body
• Proven experience managing complex caseloads
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice

Pay: Salary will be in line with the current Department of Health pay scale.