Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Childrens Health Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Health Ireland in Dublin is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to provide a high-quality SLT service to inpatients and outpatients across CHI sites, in line with the development of the new children’s hospital.

The role requires CORU registration, an advanced dysphagia qualification for paediatric patients, a minimum of three years post-qualification experience, IASLT membership or eligibility, and a strong commitment to CPD in paediatric SLT.

Qualifications

• Hold a CORU-registered Speech & Language Therapist qualification.
• Advanced level qualification in infant and child dysphagia.
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience.
• Membership or eligibility for IASLT.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD in paediatric SLT.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality Speech & Language Therapy Service to inpatients and outpatients referred by multiple specialties.
• May be required to work across CHI sites and services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to service development for the new children's hospital.

Skills

CORU Registration

Advanced Dysphagia

Paediatric SLT

Post-qualification Experience

IASLT Membership

Job description

Job Description

Senior Speech & Language Therapist 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 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.

Competition Specific Selection Process

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. * Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

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 th May th June 2027 5th July 2027 9th August 2027 6th September 2027 4th October 2027 1st November 2027 6th December 2027

Information on "Non-European Economic Area Applicants" is available from Children's Health Ireland is legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Ireland before they begin employment, regardless of nationality or immigration status. This right-to-work check is also necessary when an individual re-joins CHI or when their immigration permission or employment permit is due to expire. Permit holders can change their permit employer to CHI after a period of nine months has passed since commencing their first employment permit in the State. The change of employer applies to the General Employment Permit (GEP) and to the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP). The change is required to be completed as part of pre-employment clearance. All Permits and Change of Employer applications are processed on the Employment Permits Online. Some recruitment campaigns may be open to candidates who are not citizens of the EEA, Switzerland, or United Kingdom. You can consult the Critical Skills Occupational List see if your profession is currently eligible under this route.

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