Speech and Language Therapists – Ireland Nationwide
Ireland's national public health and social care provider, the Health Service Executive (HSE) are currently recruiting for Staff Grade and Senior Grade Speech and Language Therapists for a number of permanent positions within the primary, acute and children’s disability services on a nationwide basis across Ireland.
The HSE is supported in this recruitment initiative by Cpl Healthcare.
Primary Care Services
Working as part of a primary care team, the Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) provide assessment, diagnosis & therapy for children and adults with a wide range of communication difficulties
Acute Services
The Speech and Language Therapist within an acute setting works closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive rehabilitation and discharge planning for the patient.
The Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) provides specialist support and services for children who have a disability and complex needs.
The HSE offers a wide range of career opportunities, with many benefits, for Speech and Language Therapists wishing to make a contribution to the health and lives of everyone living in Ireland.
As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will be required to assist in service development as well as supervise and train junior staff.
Benefits include:
•Permanent employment contract including sponsorship of a critical skills employment permit
•Competitive salary between €41,075 - €70,033 depending on experience
•35 hour working week
•Excellent relocation and onboarding package to the value of €4,700 towards flights and accommodation for non-EU applicants and €4,100 for EU applicants
•Assistance with registration with CORU, the Health & Social Care Professionals regulatory authority and reimbursement of fees to the value of €510
•Induction and orientation program on arrival
•Generous annual leave (29 / 30 days) and public holiday (10 days) entitlements per year
•Excellent supervision and a focus on developing Occupational Therapist strengths as well as continuous Training and Development sessions with a dedicated and individualised training plan
•Further career progression opportunities within the service
Candidates interested in the role must have:
•A recognised qualification as a Speech and Language Therapist
•Eligible to apply for registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with CORU (www.coru.ie), the Health & Social Care Professionals regulatory authority in Ireland
•For Senior Grade positions - A minimum of 3 years post graduate experience as an including a significant amount of experience working within a community, disabilities and/or acute setting
Other requirements specific to the post
•Police clearance from any country lived or worked in for 6 months or more
•Excellent assessment and intervention skills
•Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
•Flexibility in work practice
•Excellent verbal and written English
•Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role
For further information, please email your c.v. to [email protected]
