Job Overview
Central Remedial Clinic is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join the CRC Children’s Disability Network Team in Clondalkin, Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people aged 0 to 18 with complex developmental needs as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team working within a family-centred practice model.
The service is undergoing an exciting period of organisational transformation, with a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and person-centred care. This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the future of children’s disability services while developing specialist clinical practice in a modern and well-equipped setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality speech and language therapy assessment, intervention, and management for children and young people with complex developmental needs.
- Work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary colleagues within a family-centred practice model.
- Support children presenting with physical and sensory disabilities, including dysphagia assessment and management.
- Contribute to coordinated clinic delivery and consultative work alongside senior therapists and wider team members.
- Assist with service delivery planning, development, and continuous improvement initiatives across the team.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and demonstrate best practice in professional standards and governance.
- Participate in continuing professional development, service evaluation, audit, education, and training activities as required.
- Help embed CRC values including Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage, and Stewardship in daily practice.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- A recognised IASLT Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
- Current registration with CORU.
- A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience, including work with clients presenting with physical and sensory disabilities.
- Experience working with clients presenting with dysphagia, including assessment and management.
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
- Full driver’s licence and access to a car. Candidates who do not currently meet this requirement are still encouraged to apply, as this will be discussed at interview stage.
- Desirable: experience in service delivery planning and development.
- Desirable: experience working with clients presenting with excessive drooling.
- Desirable: experience in education, training, research, or audit.
- Desirable: experience coordinating clinics and working at a consultative level alongside lead therapists.
- Desirable: interest in developing clinical skills in the area of drooling.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary for this Senior Speech and Language Therapist post follows the Department of Health salary scale for Grade Code 3379, ranging from €64,551 to €76,007 per year. This role is offered on a permanent wholetime basis, with permanent and fixed-term full-time vacancies currently available. Part-time arrangements may also be considered.
Benefits include the opportunity to work in a modern purpose-built Primary Care Centre, access to interdisciplinary team support, involvement in service transformation and lean healthcare practices, and ongoing professional development in a progressive children’s disability service environment.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based with the Clondalkin Children’s Disability Network Team at the new Primary Care Centre in Clondalkin, Dublin South. The centre is a modern, purpose-built facility designed for children, families, and staff, with accessible bathrooms, changing areas, therapy rooms, hoists, and onsite and underground parking.
Clondalkin offers a village atmosphere with strong local amenities and transport links, including the Luas Red Line, Dublin Bus routes, and Irish Rail services to Clondalkin/Fonthill Station. Visible employer details for this role are under Central Remedial Clinic, which provides children’s disability services aligned with progressing disability services and a strong commitment to connected, equitable, and responsive care.
Application Details
Reference: 96103
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Speech and Language Therapist – Senior 3379
Advertisement Source: Section 38
Advertisement Type: External
Date Posted: 13 April 2026
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Location: Clondalkin, Dublin South
Informal enquiries: Jean Oswell, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Clondalkin
Email: joswell@crc.ie
Phone: 0876169701
Applicants should clearly demonstrate in their CV and supporting statement how they meet the required skills, competencies, and knowledge for the post.
Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_applicant_privacy_notice.pdf for information on how personal data is handled during the recruitment process.
Last Day to Apply: 26 October 2026 at 12:00 AM
