Paediatric Speech & Language Therapists

at  Sensational Kids

Sensational Kids is recruiting Paediatric Speech & Language Therapists to join our amazing team and community at Sensational Kids Child Development Centres across Ireland.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy and validation of that qualification to work in Ireland
• Ideally a minimum of 1+ years post qualification experience in paediatric occupational therapy that includes working with children with additional needs, in particular working with children with autism spectrum disorders and down syndrome. New and recently qualified therapists are welcome to apply.
• Successful candidates must be accredited members of the IASLT
• CORU Registration is essential
• The successful candidate will be Garda Vetted and references checked
• Must have use of own car for travel for school visits etc
• A passion for paediatric speech and language therapy and a willingness to learn and grow in the role

HOURS

Full Time: Full-time posts work five days per week (35 hours) with flexible working hours options to choose your own hours
Part Time: We are always interested from hearing from therapists who are looking for part-time positions

• Provision of family-centred therapy including occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children and young people through individualised and group treatment sessions, mostly as a clinic based service and occasionally in community settings
• The provision of teletherapy to these children and their families where appropriate
• To act as a member of the Speech & Language Therapy and Multidisciplinary teams in the planning, provision and development of professional quality services
• To support, share advice and liaise with our clinical team with respect to the delivery of clinical services
• To participate in clinical team meetings, case conferences and any other service meetings
• To ensure that all documentation, including individual clinical records are maintained in a secure, orderly and confidential manner using a computerised clinical records system and to maintain confidentiality in respect to all matters arising from your official duties
• Assist with the preparation of parent/teacher training and advice sessions
• Ensuring the maintenance and development of the therapy rooms and therapy equipment, ensuring the health and safety of all equipment is regularly assessed
• Ensuring the maintenance of professional development and the regular attendance, participation in and contribution to any CPD opportunities.
• Assist with service development
• Occasional provision of training workshops for parents and teachers
• Contributing to any promotional work for service development and media communications
• Any other reasonable duties associated with the post of a Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist
• You will report directly to the Clinical Services Manager at Sensational Kids