Speech And Language Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive HSE-aligned salary

Flexible opportunities across services

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing is seeking Staff Grade and Senior Speech and Language Therapists to join their Adult and Paediatric Primary Care Teams in Leinster, Ireland. The role involves working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality Speech and Language Therapy in community settings. Candidates must have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, CORU registration, and relevant clinical experience. Competitive salaries and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• CORU registration necessary.
• For Staff Grade: relevant clinical or placement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for communication difficulties.
• Manage a varied caseload within a primary care setting.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy programmes and care plans.
• Work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

CORU registration

Job description

We are currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Speech and Language Therapists to join Adult and Paediatric Primary Care Teams across Louth and Meath.

These are exciting opportunities to work within supportive multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services across community and primary care settings. Roles are available within both adult and paediatric services depending on the successful candidate’s experience and clinical interests.

Key Responsibilities for the Speech and Language Therapists:

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adults or children presenting with communication and/or swallowing difficulties
• Manage a varied caseload within a primary care setting
• Develop and implement individualised therapy programmes and care plans
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, GPs, and multidisciplinary team members
• Deliver education and support to service users, families, and staff
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports in line with professional standards
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and service development initiatives

Senior Grade Responsibilities (in addition to above)

• Manage complex clinical caseloads
• Provide clinical support and supervision to junior staff and students
• Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support leadership within the Speech and Language Therapy service

Requirements for the Speech and Language Therapists:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• CORU registration
• For Staff Grade: relevant clinical or placement experience
• For Senior Grade: minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
• Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience in adult primary care, paediatrics, disability, rehabilitation, or community services
• Experience with dysphagia, ASD, developmental language disorder, or acquired communication difficulties
• Access to own transport and full driver’s licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive HSE-aligned salary
• Flexible opportunities across adult and paediatric services
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environments
• Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
• Valuable community and primary care experience