Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Health Ireland invites applications for a Speech & Language Therapist to provide a quality paediatric SLT service to inpatients and outpatients across CHI sites. The post may require work across CHI sites and involvement with the new children’s hospital developments.

The ideal candidate will be CORU registered, eligible for IASLT membership, with advanced paediatric dysphagia expertise and at least three years post-qualification experience, plus ongoing CPD in paediatric SLT.

Qualifications

• CORU-registered Speech & Language Therapist with registration in Ireland.
• Advanced paediatric dysphagia qualification/experience.
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience.
• IASLT membership or eligibility.
• Commitment to continuing professional development in paediatric SLT.

Skills

CORU registration

Dysphagia (advanced)

Paediatric SLT CPD

IASLT membership eligibility

Education

SLT degree/qualification

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will provide a quality Speech & Language Therapy Service to inpatients and outpatients referred by a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria

• Hold a qualification in Speech & Language Therapy approved by the Speech and Language Therapist Registration Board at CORU, see www.coru.ie
• Be registered with CORU at the time of the application.
• Qualified and experienced in working with infants and children with eating, drinking and swallowing disorders (Dysphagia qualification) at an advanced level (or transitioning from intermediate to advanced).
• A minimum of three years post qualification experience
• Membership or eligibility for membership of the IASLT
• A high level of continuing professional development in paediatric SLT.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday, 16th September 2026 by 23:45 pm.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Catherine Cunningham, Professional lead for SLT in CHI, [e-mail]

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova [e-mail]

PLEASE NOTE

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 & 2027 for your information.

• 7th December 2026
• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
• 5th April 2027
• 10th May 2027
• 14th June 2027
• 5th July 2027
• 9th August 2027
• 6th September 2027
• 4th October 2027
• 1st November 2027
• 6th December 2027

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