Senior Speech And Language Therapist

Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatrics)

Children’s Disability Network Team 6

East Central Cork

Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

Full Time – 35 hour working week

Cope Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Temporary Senior Grade Speech & Language Therapist in paediatric services. The successful applicant will work within an interdisciplinary team and will work as a member of a Children’s Disability Network Team.

Applicants must possess the following:

• A BSc in Speech & Language Therapy or its’ equivalent is required.
• The successful applicant must be CORU registered
• Have 3 years post qualification experience
• Hold a full clean driving licence and have their own vehicle at the time of application
• Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
• Experience supporting children with disabilities and their families
• Experience supporting children and young people with Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing difficulties

What we offer:

• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
• Supervision appropriate to experience levels
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD is actively encouraged and regulartraining and supervision provided
• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Research opportunities will be supported when in line with Cope foundations vision, mission and goals
• Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite parking
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives

Informal enquiries can be made to Caoimhe Dillon, Childrens Disability Network Manager on 0860617181.

Completed application forms must be returned no later than Wednesday 13th November 2024. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future temporary, full time and part time Senior Speech and Language Therapist positions that may arise across all CDNTs managed by Cope Foundation as Lead Agency. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

Visit our website at www.cope-foundation.ie