Speech And Language Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Longford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE salary scale

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Clinical supervision and mentoring

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) in Longford, Ireland. This role involves working with children with various developmental and communication needs.

The successful candidate will conduct assessments, develop therapy plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide meaningful support to children and families. Opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision are available.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• CORU registration or eligibility for registration is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide intervention for children with speech and language difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

CORU registration or eligibility

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Longford.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team providing services to children and young people with a wide range of developmental, communication, and complex needs. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting children and families to achieve meaningful communication, feeding, and participation goals within a family‑centred model of care.

The Role

As part of the CDNT, you will:

• Conduct assessments and provide intervention for children with speech, language, communication, and feeding/swallowing difficulties
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans based on each child’s needs and goals
• Support children with:
  • Speech sound disorders
  • Language delays and disorders
  • Social communication difficulties
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Feeding, eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties
• Work closely with families, schools, and community services to support children in their everyday environments
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, and service development initiatives

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• CORU registration (or eligibility for registration)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with children and young people
• Previous experience in paediatric, disability, or community-based services
• Experience supporting children with complex communication needs, ASD, developmental delays, or dysphagia
• Full driver’s licence and access to a car

What’s on Offer?

• HSE salary scale
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Clinical supervision and mentoring
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a CDNT service
• Meaningful and rewarding work supporting children and families