Speech And Language Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

MedForce is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join the Adult Primary Care Team in South Dublin. You will deliver assessments and interventions for adults with communication, cognitive‑communication, voice and swallowing disorders in community and primary care settings.

You will lead clinical practice, supervise junior staff, collaborate with GPs and other MDT members, and contribute to service development while maintaining HSE‑standard documentation.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• CORU registration.
• Minimum of three years’ post‑qualification clinical experience.
• Experience working with adult clients, including dysphagia management.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills.
• Full driver’s licence and access to a car is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults presenting with communication, cognitive‑communication, voice, and dysphagia disorders.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions in clinic, home, residential, and community settings.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary case management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Organisational skills

Education

Qualification in Speech & Language Therapy

CORU registration

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join the Adult Primary Care Team based in South Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team providing high‑quality assessment and intervention for adults with communication, cognitive‑communication, voice, and swallowing disorders across community and primary care settings.

The Role:

As a Senior Speech & Language Therapist, you will:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults presenting with communication, cognitive‑communication, voice, and dysphagia disorders.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions in clinic, home, residential, and community settings.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary case management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE standards.

Requirements of the Speech and Language Therapist:

• Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• CORU registration.
• A minimum of three years’ post‑qualification clinical experience.
• Experience working with adult clients, including dysphagia management.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills.
• Full driver’s licence and access to a car is desirable.

What’s on Offer?

• HSE salary scale.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development.
• Diverse adult community caseload.
• Opportunity to lead and develop clinical practice.
• Potential for contract extension.

Contact Us:

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!