Speech and Language Therapist – Psychiatry of later life, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Speech and Language Therapist (Basic or Senior applicants will be considered)– required for locum role with Psychiatry of later life service, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

The HSE Psychiatry of Later Life (POLL) service provides specialized mental health care for individuals typically over 65 years old, focusing on conditions like dementia, depression, psychosis, Parkinson’s and other conditions associated with old age.

As a speech and language Therapist, you will work as part of a community-based multidisciplinary team consisting of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists and care staff, providing SLT management of communication and dysphagia needs in conjunction with the person’s recovery goals

POLL services are accessible via GP referral and offer assessment, home visits, in-patient care, and liaison services with acute hospitals for integrated, recovery-focused c...