Senior Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) (0.5 WTE Permanent) In Rehabilitation for Older Person’s in Ireland

About the Role

The National Orthopaedic Hospital at Cappagh (NOHC) is situated in Finglas, West Dublin. Established in 1908, we are the National Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedic Medicine, with over 600+ highly skilled staff, including 38 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. Each year, we treat more than 30,000 adult and paediatric patients expeditiously and efficiently. NOHC is home to:

• Adult Orthopaedic Services: providing same-day surgery and discharge for conditions including Total Hip and Knee Replacements.
• Cappagh Kids: Limb Reconstruction, Hip Conditions, Scoliosis, Neuro Disability
• The Bone Tumour Centre (The Primary Referral Centre for Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours, Surgical Oncology Centre for the National Sarcoma Service)
• Centre for Rehabilitation (rehabilitation over 65s post-acute trauma)
• The National Bone Bank (harvests femoral heads for use in reconstruction surgery)

NOHC is a teaching Hospital setting the highest standards in surgical, medical, nursing and allied healthcare education. We foster a culture of curiosity, leading and participating in translational research and innovation programmes for improved outcomes and quality of life.

Ranking first of 40 public hospitals for Overall Patient Experience (HIQA National Inpatient Experience Survey 2021 and 2022), NOHC is proactively seeking support and funding for ambitious expansion plans to increase capacity at the Hospital. We believe our bid to improve infrastructure and services will reduce national waiting lists, alleviate pressures on the acute hospital system, and help the HSE’s response to the increased demands of a growing and ageing population.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Hold BSc in Speech & Language Therapy or a recognised equivalent and be registered with CORU.
• Have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the delivery of clinical SLT and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Have knowledge & understanding of Specialist Older Person’s rehabilitation, Orthopaedic rehabilitation and acute surgical services.
• Relevant post graduate qualification/ training is desirable.
• Experience in the provision of Videofluoroscopy services is desirable.
• Membership of relevant Clinical Interest groups is desirable.
• Experience of being involved in clinical audit, service evaluation and research is required.
• Have proven organisational and case load management skills.
• Ensure a holistic, patient centred approach in their practice.
• Have the ability to work independently as a standalone clinician while contributing to patient care as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team
• Have excellent interpersonal skills & verbal and written communication abilities.

Details

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team across adult rehabilitation and elective orthopaedic services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop key clinical and competency-based skills in the field of speech & language therapy while participating in hospital wide quality improvement initiatives.

NOHC champions personal and professional development within our specialist services and looks forward to welcoming new and enthusiastic colleagues to our team. The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Finglas, West Dublin

Contract: 0.5 WTE Permanent

Indicative salary: €76,363–€87,873 per year. This is the indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, not an employer-quoted figure.

Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

How to Apply

Informal enquiries are welcome to Jacqui Given, Therapy Services Manager on 01 8140322, Extension #2322 or [email protected]

Interested candidates should apply via Rezoomo with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter.

Closing Date for receipt of Applications is 5.00pm on Friday 20th November 2026.

Shortlisting will take place and only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form.

Pay and conditions as per Department of Health guidelines.