Speech and Language Therapist
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €45,514–€65,068 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Private
- Closes
- 5 Oct 2026
About the Role
Join Our Team as a Full-Time Speech and Language Therapist at CareChoice Swords
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
- 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: Swords, Dublin
Sector: private sector
Indicative salary: €45,514–€65,068 per year (HSE Speech And Language Therapist national pay scale, effective Jun 2026)
Closing date: 5 Oct 2026
What we offer
- Competitive rates of pay
- A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
- Training & Development opportunities
- Comprehensive induction training
- Free parking onsite
- Employee Assistance Programme, which offers advice and counselling services, for staff and their immediate families
- Refer a friend bonus
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Speech and Language Therapist role at CareChoice?
- The key responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes, communicating results, documenting clinical notes, collaborating with service users and staff, providing support and information, attending clinics, participating in meetings, representing the department, engaging in performance management, maintaining professional standards, and operating within the scope of Speech and Language Therapy practice.
- What qualifications are required for the Speech and Language Therapist role at CareChoice?
- Candidates must be registered as a Speech and Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU and demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills, and evidence-based practice.
- What benefits does CareChoice offer to Speech and Language Therapists?
- CareChoice offers competitive rates of pay, a rewarding working environment, training and development opportunities, comprehensive induction training, free parking onsite, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a refer a friend bonus.
- What is the closing date for applications to the Speech and Language Therapist role at CareChoice?
- The closing date for applications is 5 Oct 2026.
- Where is the Speech and Language Therapist role located?
- The role is located in Swords, Dublin.