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 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