Speech & Language Therapist - Paediatrics (Contractor)

Spectrum Primary Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rates

Flexible working hours

Clinic sites in North Dublin

Supportive multidisciplinary clinical팀

Clinical governance support

Job summary

Spectrum Health is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our AHP team on a contractor basis across our North Dublin clinic network. This is a fixed-term engagement of one to five months, with scope for an immediate start and flexible hours to suit availability.

The role focuses on paediatric caseloads delivered in person across clinic sites. Full CORU registration, IASLT membership, and paediatric experience are essential requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• IASLT membership is required.
• Paediatric experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for paediatric clients with speech, language, communication and/or feeding difficulties.
• Manage an independent caseload and maintain clinical documentation.
• Liaise with parents/guardians, schools and multidisciplinary colleagues as required.
• Provide progress reports and updates to referrers and families.
• Contribute to service quality and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Education

CORU registration

IASLT membership

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist – Contractor (Paediatrics)

Location: North Dublin

Contract type: Fixed-term contractor, 1–5 months available

Start date: Immediate

Hours: Flexible, can consider full-time and part-time

Rate of pay: Competitive rates available

About The Role

Spectrum Health is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our AHP team on a contractor basis across our North Dublin clinic network. This is a fixed-term engagement of one to five months, with scope for an immediate start. The successful candidate will manage a predominantly paediatric caseload, delivered in person across one or more of our clinic sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for paediatric clients presenting with speech, language, communication, and/or feeding difficulties
• Manage an independent caseload and maintain clinical documentation in line with CORU and Spectrum Health standards
• Liaise with parents/guardians, schools, and multidisciplinary colleagues as required
• Provide progress reports and updates to referrers and families
• Contribute to service quality and clinical governance activities as needed

Essential Criteria

• Full, current CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist (Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board)
• Full, current membership of Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT)
• Recognised degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Demonstrated clinical experience working with paediatric populations
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Own professional indemnity insurance (contractor arrangement)

Desirable Criteria

• Own therapy equipment/resource kit (desirable, not essential)
• Experience across varied paediatric settings (clinic, school, home-based)
• Full driving licence and own transport (desirable, not essential)

What We Offer

• Competitive contractor rates
• Flexible working hours to suit availability
• Clinic site(s) in North Dublin
• Supportive multidisciplinary clinical team
• Administrative and clinical governance support from Spectrum Health