Job Description

Senior Speech & Language Therapist 

Location: Palmerstown, Dublin 20
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Specified Purpose Contract – Maternity Leave Cover
Expected End Date: October 2027

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join the team in Palmerstown, Dublin 20, on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality speech and language therapy services within a multidisciplinary and community-focused environment.

The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical expertise and support across a range of services, working collaboratively with children, young people, families, professionals and partner agencies

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Speech & Language Therapist, you will:

• Provide high-quality assessment, intervention and clinical advice in relation to speech, language, communication and associated needs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute specialist Speech & Language Therapy expertise.
• Support children, young people and families through evidence-based assessment and intervention.
• Provide consultation, advice and guidance to parents, carers and relevant professionals.
• Contribute to service planning, development and quality improvement.
• Promote positive communication outcomes and inclusive practice across the services supported.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in case discussions, multidisciplinary meetings and relevant service planning.

Qualifications and Skills

• A recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Registration with CORU and eligibility to practise as a Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland.
• Applicants must be resident in Ireland and hold one of the following:
• EU Passport
• GNIB/Irish Residence Permit with Stamp 1G
• Stamp 2
• Stamp 4
• Stamp 4D
• Stamp 5
• Stamp 4 EUFam
• Willingness to undergo Garda Vetting.
• International Police Clearance is required for applicants who have lived outside Ireland for more than 6 months after the age of 16.

If you are an experienced Speech & Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to use your clinical expertise across a broad range of community and family-focused services, we would welcome your application.

To apply, please send your CV for consideration.