We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Senior Speech & Language Therapist
to join the
Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT)
in Donegal. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a family-centred, interdisciplinary model supporting children with complex developmental, communication, and feeding needs.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Speech & Language Therapist:
* Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children with a range of developmental, communication, and feeding/swallowing needs.
* Manage a complex paediatric caseload in line with CDNT and HSE frameworks.
* Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, and other relevant disciplines.
* Support and supervise staff-grade Speech & Language Therapists and students.
* Actively contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and implementation of best practice within the CDNT model.
* Engage with families, carers, schools, and external agencies to ensure coordinated and holistic care.
* Maintain high-quality clinical documentation in accordance with HSE and CORU standards.
Requirements for the Senior Speech & Language Therapist:
* Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
* CORU registration (mandatory).
* Significant post-qualification experience working with children with disabilities.
* Strong clinical skills across a range of paediatric presentations including ASD, developmental language disorder, speech sound disorders, and feeding difficulties.
* Experience providing clinical supervision and contributing to team development.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience working within a CDNT or disability service.
* Experience with transdisciplinary or family-centred models of care.
* Participation in service planning, audits, or quality improvement initiatives.
Why Join the Donegal CDNT?
* Work within a supportive, interdisciplinary team committed to family-centred care.
* Opportunity to lead on complex clinical work and service development.
* Access to supervision, CPD, and ongoing professional development.
* Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families in the community.
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus T&C's apply
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