St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, is seeking a highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist Clinical Specialist to deliver advanced clinical expertise within the HSE Dublin and South East region. This is a permanent, whole-time post offering the opportunity to shape specialist assessment and intervention pathways within a dynamic acute care environment.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver specialist SLT assessments and evidence-based interventions for complex patient presentations
• Provide advanced clinical decision-making, supporting MDT colleagues across acute and rehabilitation settings
• Lead service improvements, quality initiatives, and clinical audit projects
• Offer clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to SLT team members and students
• Contribute to interdisciplinary care planning and patient-centred treatment pathways
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with HSE standards
• Engage in ongoing professional development and specialist service development
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• CORU registration (mandatory)
• Significant post-qualification experience, including specialist clinical practice
• Demonstrated expertise in complex communication and/or swallowing disorders
• Strong leadership, supervision, and service-development capability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills within multidisciplinary settings
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: Not provided in campaign – please supply if you want it included
• Permanent, whole-time contract
• HSE pension, annual leave, and public-sector benefits
• Opportunities for ongoing clinical specialisation and professional development
Location & Employer Information
Location: St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin
This role is part of the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health system, within the Dublin and South East region. St Columcille’s Hospital provides acute and specialist services to a large, diverse patient population.
Application Details
Reference: SCH1052025
Closing Date: 12 January 2026 at 17:00
Informal Enquiries: Deirdre Fitzgerald, Speech and Language Therapist Manager — [email protected] | Tel: 01 211 5266
