Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist

Evolve Psychology Services; Blanchardstown; Hybrid; EUR 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company laptop

On-call IT support

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Birthday day off

Job summary

Evolve Ireland is hiring a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to support paediatric services. You will assess and treat children and young people, in a multidisciplinary private setting across North Dublin, contributing to improved communication outcomes.

The role offers a values-led culture, CPD opportunities, a generous leave entitlement, private healthcare, and a mix of clinic-based and remote work with a company laptop and support services.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience with children and young people.
• Experience completing standardised speech and language assessments.
• Ability to develop and deliver therapy programmes and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive SLT assessments for ages 0–18.
• Evaluate language, speech, and communication needs.
• Develop individualised therapy plans with outcomes.
• Deliver interventions via individual/group/parent-mediated approaches.
• Maintain confidential records and adhere to GDPR.

Skills

Child-focused care

Clear communication

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

CORU registration as SLT

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatric Services)

Salary: €46,000.00 - €52,000.00 (DOE)

Introducing an exciting new opportunity with Evolve Ireland to join our growing team, supporting the delivery of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and intervention sessions for children and young people across the North Dublin area.

Why Work with Evolve Ireland?

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care in Ireland and beyond.

At Evolve, we offer:

• A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
• Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support your ongoing clinical growth.

• Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday.

• Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health
• A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote and hybrid working.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work via the Evolve Skills & Research Academy: training, research & content development.
• Company events and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families in Ireland.

About the Role:

The Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist will provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and intervention services for children and young people presenting with speech, language and communication difficulties. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support children and families in achieving improved communication outcomes within a private healthcare setting.

As a Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language and communication assessments for children and young people aged 0-18 years.
• Evaluate receptive and expressive language, speech sound development, social communication skills, fluency and related communication needs.
• Formulate clinical findings and produce detailed assessment reports with recommendations.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy programmes based on assessment outcomes.
• Deliver evidence-based intervention through individual, group and parent-mediated approaches.
• Monitor progress and review treatment goals regularly.
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and act in accordance with organisational policies and statutory requirements.

Family and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and families to support communication development.
• Provide education, advice and practical strategies to families and other professionals.
• Liaise with schools, preschools and relevant agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions where required.

Professional Responsibilities

• Adhere to the standards of proficiency, ethics and professional conduct required by CORU.
• Engage in continuing professional development and maintain evidence of ongoing learning.
• Participate in clinical supervision and performance review processes.
• Contribute to service development initiatives, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Support the development of resources and programmes that enhance service delivery.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential records and reports in line with GDPR and company policies.
• Manage caseloads efficiently and meet agreed service targets.
• Contribute to data collection and outcome measurement requirements.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions and organisational events as required.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) with current CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.

• Minimum of 1 year of post-graduate experience
• Experience working with children and young people presenting with speech and language difficulties.
• Experience completing standardised and functional speech and language assessments.
• Experience developing and delivering therapy programmes for speech and language delay and disorder.
• Experience working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong understanding of child speech, language and communication development.
• Knowledge of evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, professional clinical reports.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent IT skills, including electronic record keeping and report writing.
• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within an independent or private healthcare setting.

• Experience supporting neurodivergent children and young people.
• Training in parent coaching or early language intervention approaches.

About Evolve Ireland

At Evolve Ireland, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr LauraPowling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Laura’s vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.

What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown intoan internationalindependentpsychology and neurodevelopmentalserviceproviding servicesacross the UK,Irelandandbeyond.

In Ireland, weare regionally and nationally approved by the HSE to deliver neurodevelopmental and single discipline SLT and OT assessments.We also accept privately funded referrals. Wespecialise ina number ofdifferent assessment pathways which include:

• Neurodevelopmental assessments through the HSE Assessment of Need (AON) pathway

• Multi-disciplinary Autism Assessments, delivered under the National Frameworkfor Autism Assessments
• Specialist assessments on behalf of regional Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs)

• Specialist individual assessments by Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapistsalone or as part of a multidisciplinary assessment under AON or via CDNT referral
• Comprehensive assessments of intellectual ability
• Privately funded neurodevelopmental assessments

• Privately funded SpLD(Dyslexia and Dyscalculia) assessments

What sets Evolve Ireland apart?

• Expert leadership: Founded and led by Dr LauraPowling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with20+ years’ experience acrossmental health, psychological,forensic and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do.

• National HSE-approved provider: Recognised for the high-quality services we provide, offering services regionally and nationally across Ireland

• Dedicated Clinical Leadership across all of our clinical pathways.

• Gold Standard Assessments compliant with NICE, PSI and other national and international assessment standards.

• Access to digital tools to support assessment delivery, including an electronic health record system.

• Comprehensive CPD and discipline-specific clinical supervision offerings

• We prioritise clinical quality and real impact,not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis.

• We offer more than assessment work.Our clinicians can contribute to the EvolveInternationalSkills & Research Academy, developing trainingand post-assessmentsupport for families and educational providers, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, all part of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educationalinstitutionsand workplaces.

• We have a strong, values-led culture.Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our team interactions to the way we support families.

• Multi-channel employee engagement- a dedicated, holistic approach to employee engagement and wellbeing. Including an online community information forum, team meetings, company events, open feedback forums, management Q&A sessions, employee recognition and awards.

• We’re growing sustainably, with purpose. With new clinics across Ireland targeting areas of most need and hard-to-reach communities. This includes hybrid and online assessments, where clinically appropriate. We are also a carbon-neutral company.

Our Ways of Working

• Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
• A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market-leading research
• Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency
• Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
• In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone