Location Adults Services
Reporting Relationship Speech & Language Therapy Manager
Job Purpose To provide an evidence-based speech and language therapy service
to Service Users in Stewarts Care. This incorporates the provision of
Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (FEDS) management and
the provision of supports for Service Users’ communication skills,
using a variety of approaches. The post holder will work in
conjunction with members of the multidisciplinary team to enhance
the quality of life of the Service Users of Stewarts Care.


Key Duties and Clinical Duties
Responsibilities • Provide a quality speech & language therapy service through
assessment, diagnosis and management of communication
and FEDS difficulties for Service Users.

• Monitor, audit and evaluate communication and FEDS care

plans and interventions.

• Contribute to current departmental quality improvement

work that may include, project work, research, evaluation,
audit, service development and evaluation of resources.

• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to

ensure integrated care for the Service User.

• Represent the department / profession / team at meetings

and conferences as designated by the SLT Manager.

• Consult with service users and their families/key workers

regarding assessment, treatment and education as
appropriate.

• Participate in the development of clinical protocols and

guidelines reflective of evidence-based practice.

• Manage clinical and non-clinical caseloads appropriate to the

post.

• Become familiar with and work in accordance with relevant

HSE policies, HIQA standards, New Directions, legislation and
professional policies, guidelines and requirements to ensure
safe practice and high standards of service delivery.

• Promote a culture that values equality, diversity and respect

in the workplace.

• In conjunction with the Speech and Language Therapy

Manager, contribute to the development and
implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while
adhering to existing standards and protocols.

• Supervision of Basic Grade SLTs and student SLTs as

appropriate.

Health & Safety

• Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional

practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant
legislation, regulations and standards.

• Assist in the development, implementation and review of the

department’s Health and Safety statement, as appropriate.

• Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards

and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant
person(s)

• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the

safety of self and others

• Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take

appropriate action.

• Comply with department procedures with regard to

assessment, recommendation and / or manufacturing of all
assistive devices.

• Support a culture that values diversity and respect.
  

Qualifications & Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Clinical Speech and Language Studies

from the University of Dublin or equivalent qualification.
Professional Qualifications received outside the Republic of
Ireland including the U.K must be validated by the Validation
unit of CORU prior to commencement of employment.

• Registered with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist

• Membership or eligibility for membership of the Irish

Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT).

• Minimum of three years satisfactory post qualification

experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Evidence of the ability to achieve results through effective

collaboration in a complex environment.

This job description is an overview of the general duties for the Senior
SLT role within the Adult Service. Other duties may be included, if
necessary, by the SLT Manager and /or Clinical Director.

Terms and Conditions of Employment
Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Remuneration • Salary and qualifications are in
accordance with Department of Health
consolidated pay scales. Salary Scale is
Senior Speech and Language Therapist:
€61,424-€72,325 per annum.

• Your salary is paid monthly (16th unless

when 16th falls on Saturday or Sunday
you are paid on the Friday prior to the
16th) by direct credit transfer into any
Bank or Building Society of your choice
where the paypath system operates.Annual leave • 29 Days per annum
Working week • The hours allocated to this post are 35
hours per week with a 7-hour standard
working day, exclusive of lunch breaks.

• The allocation of these hours will be at

the discretion of the Director of Clinical
Services and in accordance with the
needs of the service.
Probation • All employees will be subject to a
probationary period of 6 months, with
an extension if required to 9 months.
This probationary period applies to all
employees irrespective of their role or
type of role.
Garda Vetting • Stewarts Care will carry out Garda
vetting on all new employees. An
employee will not take up employment
with the organisation until the Garda
Vetting process has been completed
and the organisation is satisfied that
such an appointment does not pose a
risk to the service users and employees.
References • Stewarts Care will seek up to two
written references from current and
previous employers, educational
institutions or any other organisation
with which the candidate has been
associated. Stewarts reserves the right
to determine the merit,
appropriateness and relevance of such
references and referees.