Speech and Language Therapists (2 Permanent Posts)

Speechmatters - Part of The Stroke Association

11 Apr 2008

Claire Larmour

claire.larmour@speechmatters.org

028 9050 8020

You will be responsible for providing help, support and communication skills development to stroke survivors and people living with aphasia. The Speech and Language Therapist will conduct clinical assessments of new service users and work with Conversation Groups to encourage and facilitate communication skills development.

The Speech and Language Therapist will be an integral part of the Operations Team and will act as a link between the service user and other internal Speechmatters - Part of The Stroke Association service coordinators. This role also involves liaison with colleagues in the statutory sector with the aim of creating awareness of the organisation and to encourage referrals to Speech and Language Therapy Services and other services available through Speechmatters - Part of The Stroke Association.

• Speech & Language Therapist

1. Belfast and South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust Areas
2. 17.5 hours per week (52 weeks per annum)
3. Supporting service users in the Lisburn, Bangor and North and West Belfast Conversation Groups.

• Speech & Language Therapist

1. South and South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust Areas
2. 17.5 hours per week - term time (44 weeks per annum)
3. Supporting service users in Lurgan, Newry and Newcastle Conversation Groups.

For an application form please contact Claire Larmour:
028 9050 8020
claire.larmour@speechmatters.org

Closing date for returned applications is Friday 11 April 2008 at 5.00 pm.

Interview and selection dates:
Interviews for all posts will take place on Friday 18 April 2008.

Speechmatters - Part of The Stroke Association is an equal opportunity and equal access employer.