Speech and Language Therapist

Location Mullingar
Job-type Temporary
Salary €37022 - €63743 per annum
Reference J345929
Date Published over 2 years ago


Locum Staff Grade and Senior Grade Speech and Language Therapist positions available


THE OPPORTUNITY:
Locum Speech & Language Therapists - Mullingar

ASAP start, 3-6-month contract initially


THE BACKGROUND:

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with HSE Longford Westmeath PCCC.

They have available opportunities for Staff Grade and Senior Grade SLTs with Acute experience to join the team in Mullingar Regional Hospital.

If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.


THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility within this role;

• Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment / intervention programmes for service users according to professional standards.


• Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment / intervention programmes in appropriate settings (e.g. clinic, home, school, day centre) in line with local policy / guidelines.

• Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate.

• Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatment / intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards.

• Collaborate with service user, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment / intervention planning

• Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals in maximising the service users potential.

• Actively engage in team based performance management

• Provide support and information in relation to communication and / or feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders etc. to service users and relevant others.

• Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in collaboration with the service user and other team members as part of an integrated package of care.

• Attend clinics and participate in relevant meetings, case conferences and ward rounds as appropriate


• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation


• Operate within the scope of Speech & Language Therapy practice as set out by the Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists

• Participate in and develop activities which support health promotion



THE REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need:

• A recognised qualification as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Full CORU registration.
• Acute experience.
• Dysphagia experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environment.
• Professional approach to work
• Flexibility in work practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills.
• Good planning, organisation and effective time management skills together with the ability to work on your own initiative.

THE REWARDS:
You will enjoy the following benefits:
• Market leading rates of pay
• Opportunity to work in an award-winning agency 2002-2018
• Continued personal & professional development
• The opportunity to gain additional experience working with the best employers in the market
• Access to our training department
• Exceptional trainings both internally and externally
• Flexible working hours
• Assistance and detailed review of CV content and format & interview technique if required
• Consultants with knowledge of employment procedures concerning agency workers and compliance to ensure you always receive the most up to date information

THE DETAILS:
Location:Mullingar
Job-Type:Temporary
Salary:€37, 022 - €53,002 per annum
€54, 136 - €63, 743 per annum



TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer

THE CONTACT:

Katelyn 065 686 9300 (ext. 106)








TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.