Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Location

Galway

Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary rehabilitation and residential care service supporting adults with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, complex trauma, and long-term care needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention services, working closely with residents, families, carers, and the wider MDT to maximise communication, swallowing, independence, and quality of life outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, communication and dysphagia assessments.
• Develop, implement and review evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage a varied neurological and complex care caseload.
• Participate in interdisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation planning and discharge processes.
• Provide education, training and support to families, carers and staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with professional and legal standards.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and accreditation standards.
• Support junior staff, students and therapy assistants where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated resident care.

Requirements

• Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Current CORU registration
• Experience working with adults presenting with neurological conditions, acquired brain injury, dysphagia and complex communication needs.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Full clean driving licence desirable.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a specialist neurological rehabilitation environment.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Exposure to complex and rewarding clinical work.
• Permanent position with opportunities for service development and leadership.

This role would suit a clinician who is passionate about neurological rehabilitation, person-centred care, and working collaboratively to achieve meaningful outcomes for residents.