Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Child disability)

Job Title : Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Children's Disability Service Location : Tallaght, South Dublin Contract Type : Full-time agency contract (35 hours per week), with strong potential to be extended to a permanent role Salary : Aligned with HSE pay scales We are recruiting a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join a Children's Disability Network Team in Tallaght, South Dublin. This is a full-time agency contract role, with a high likelihood of extension into a permanent position, offering career stability and opportunities for growth. Role Summary As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will take a lead role in providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children with complex needs and disabilities. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, and a multidisciplinary team, while also supporting the development and supervision of junior colleagues within the service. Key Duties & Responsibilities Providing specialist assessment and intervention for children with communication, speech, language, and / or swallowing difficulties. Designing and implementing individualised therapy programmes in collaboration with families and caregivers. Acting as a key member of a multidisciplinary disability team (including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and others), ensuring holistic child-centred care. Offering guidance, support, and training to families, schools, and other professionals involved in the child's care. Contributing to interdisciplinary planning and providing input into Individual Family Support Plans (IFSPs). Liaising with schools, preschools, and community services to promote coordinated service delivery. Maintaining accurate, confidential clinical records and adhering to professional and organisational standards. Supporting the clinical supervision, mentoring, and development of junior Speech and Language Therapists and students. Participating in service planning, audits, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives. Engaging in ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) and contributing to best practice within the service. Qualifications & Experience Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and current registration with CORU. A minimum of three years post-qualification experience, with at least two years in paediatrics or disability services. Proven ability to manage a complex paediatric caseload. Strong leadership, mentoring, and supervisory skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. What you need to do now : For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone EXCLCHAR Skills : Speech and language therapy Children young people disabilities