Speech and Language Therapist
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €45,514–€65,068 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Private
- Closes
- 3 Aug 2026
About the Role
Join Our Team as a Full-Time Speech and Language Therapist at CareChoice Ballynoe
Are you a dedicated and passionate Speech and Language Therapist seeking an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact? We are thrilled to announce we're inviting applications for Full-Time Speech and Language Therapist positions to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment/intervention programmes for service users according to professional standards.
- Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate.
- Document all assessment, diagnosis, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards.
- Collaborate with service user, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment/intervention planning.
- Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals in maximising the service users’ potential.
- Provide support and information in relation to communication and / or feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders etc. to service users and relevant others.
- Attend clinics and participate in meetings, case conferences, unit rounds etc.
- Participate in teams; communicating and working in collaboration with the service user and relevant others as part of an integrated package of care.
- Represent the department/profession / team at meetings and conferences as designated.
- Actively engage in team based performance management.
- Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
- Operate within the scope of Speech and Language Therapy practice as per CORU requirements and in accordance with local guidelines.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
- Be registered as a Speech and Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU
- Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Speech and Language Therapy process, the underpinning theory and its application to the role.
- Within practice, demonstrates sound clinical and professional judgement consistent with accepted models of Speech and Language Therapy practice.
Details
Location: Cork
Sector: private sector
Indicative salary: €45,514–€65,068 per year. Describe it as the indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, not as an employer-quoted figure.
Closing date: 3 Aug 2026
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the instructions on the CareChoice website.
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Speech and Language Therapist role at CareChoice?
- Key responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, and evaluating treatment programs, communicating results, documenting clinical notes, collaborating with service users and staff, and maintaining professional standards.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- The ideal candidate must be registered as a Speech and Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU and demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge and skills.
- What is the indicative salary for this role?
- The indicative salary is €45,514–€65,068 per year, described as the indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, not as an employer-quoted figure.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 3 Aug 2026.
- Where is this role located?
- This role is located in Cork.