Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Reports to: Clinical Lead
Contract Type: Permanent / Fulltime
Contract Hours: 39 per week
Salary Scale Range: €62,653 – €73,771
Annual Leave: 29 days

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Speech and Language Therapist to lead and deliver a high-quality service for children and young people aged 0–18 years with visual impairment and, in some cases, additional needs.

This is a senior, impactful role combining clinical expertise, leadership, and service development. You will play a key part in shaping innovative, accessible, and evidence-based services, while collaborating with other professionals across our multidisciplinary teams, to provide holistic care for the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice & Service Delivery

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children and young people (0–18 years), including those with visual impairment and complex needs
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based intervention plans
• Manage a complex caseload, ensuring high standards of clinical care and documentation
• Produce high-quality reports in line with Assessment of Need and other statutory processes
• Deliver both individual and group interventions in a skilled and flexible manner

Planning, Organisation & Service Development

• Lead goal-setting processes in partnership with the people we support, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on service delivery outcomes and performance metrics
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and future service design with the Clinical Lead
• Demonstrate innovation in optimising resources and enhancing service delivery
• Identify and develop new areas of clinical expertise in response to service needs

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide line management and clinical supervision to Speech and Language Therapists, students, and volunteers
• Support staff through mentoring, coaching, and formal development planning
• Promote a culture of reflective practice, continuous learning, and professional excellence
• Contribute to the education and training of students and colleagues across disciplines

Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT), primary care services, education providers, and other stakeholders
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team planning, service delivery, and evaluation
• Deliver training and support to parents, carers, educators, and other professionals
• Contribute to person-centred planning and holistic care approaches

Governance, Quality & Professional Standards

• Ensure all clinical work adheres to professional, ethical, and legislative standards (including IASLT and CORU requirements)
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and data systems
• Contribute to quality assurance, audit, and service evaluation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and operational guidelines
• Stay informed of current research and integrate evidence-based practice into service delivery

Decision-Making & Professional Judgement

• Apply sound clinical and administrative judgement in all aspects of work
• Make transparent, well-reasoned decisions, involving others where appropriate
• Recognise when to escalate or seek additional input on complex issues
• Consider ethical, professional, and safety implications in all decision-making

Relationship Building & Communication

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with the people we support, families, and stakeholders
• Clear and effective communication. Demonstrate strong listening skills and a compassionate, inclusive approach
• Advocate for the needs of the people we support, influencing positive outcomes

About You

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with CORU (or eligibility for registration)
• Significant post-qualification experience, including complex caseloads
• Demonstrated experience in supervision, leadership, or service development
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to family-centred, inclusive, and evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Experience working people with a visual impairment
• Experience in a community, disability, or non-profit setting
• Training or experience in specialist areas (e.g. AAC, feeding, autism, sensory needs)
• Involvement in research, audit, or quality improvement initiatives

Other Requirements:

• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Satisfactory Reference checks and Garda Vetting
• Available to interview in person

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives
• Collaborative, supportive, and multidisciplinary team environment
• Senior role with scope to shape and grow services
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children/young people with visual impairments
• Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike-to-Work scheme
• On-site Parking
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Onsite Café – Staff Discount