Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Medforce; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Dublin is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to deliver high-quality speech therapy services for paediatric clients. This role involves maintaining clinical records, supervising junior staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have CORU registration and over 3 years of experience in paediatric therapy. Benefits include ongoing professional development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in paediatric speech and language therapy.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience supervising junior staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions for paediatric clients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service evaluation.
• Participate in case discussions and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide training and advice to families and staff.
• Ensure services align with professional standards.

Skills

Evidence-based speech and language therapy

Communication and language assessment

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Medforce are working with a South Dublin Primary Care which provides essential health services in the community, supporting individuals and families closer to home. Their multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to deliver accessible, patient-centred care across a range of health needs with paediatrics.

The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy services to paediatric clients (0–18 years) within a Primary Care setting.
• Carry out assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for individuals with communication, language, and speech difficulties.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary Primary Care team, supporting clients, their families/carers, and other health professionals.
• Supervise and support Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapists within the team.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Speech and Language Therapist

• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions tailored to paediatric client needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service evaluation and development.
• Participate in case discussions, multidisciplinary meetings, and care planning.
• Provide advice, education, and training to families, carers, and colleagues.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with professional standards and national policies.
• Act as a point of clinical expertise within the Primary Care team.

Requirements of Senior Speech and Language Therapist

• CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience, with significant experience in paediatric speech and language therapy.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supervising junior staff desirable.