Senior Speech And Language Therapist

Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatrics)

Children’s Disability Network Team 8

Special Schools Pilot Post

Permanent Position

35 hour working week

The successful candidate will be based on site in a Special School in the Mayfield area (Cork City).

Horizons is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Speech and Language Therapist in paediatric services. The successful applicant will work in a Special School in Mayfield, as a member of a Children’s Disability Network Team.

This post will provide opportunities for the successful candidate to:

• Develop their clinical knowledge of a wide range of disabilities and neurodivergent presentations from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
• Experience collaborative working across health and education, including development of resources, delivery of training and provision of individual and small group interventions.
• Prescribe appropriate supportive equipment for the school environment.
• Collaborate with the child’s wider support system, including their family and base CDNT, to support children with their school based goals.

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 of working with children with disabilities for a minimum of 1 year is essential

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
• Experience in the area of Paediatric Dysphagia
• Experience working with children and young people who are autistic

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 regular training 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 Catherine O Leary, Childrens Disability Network Manager on 086 067 6088.

Completed application forms must be returned no later than Monday the 6th of January 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th January 2025.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.