Speech & Language Therapist, Senior (Supplementary) in Kilkenny
- Salary
- €65,197–€76,767 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026
About the Role
Speech & Language Therapist, Senior (Supplementary) in Kilkenny, Ireland. Full-time, permanent position.
St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny is the Acute General Hospital that services the counties of Carlow and Kilkenny providing health care for approximately 165,616 (2022 Census). Due to its location in the heart of the South East, St Luke’s also provides services to its bordering counties of Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford, and Laois. St Luke’s General Hospital is part of the Ireland East Hospital Group.
The Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) Department based at St Luke’s General Hospital; Kilkenny provides a comprehensive Speech & Language Therapy service to adult patients attending the acute hospital. The SLT team provides services in the areas of General Medicine, Stroke, Respiratory Medicine, Care of the Elderly and Critical Care.
The Senior SLTs professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and clinical supervision will be to the Speech and Language Therapist Manager through the professional line management structure.
Purpose of the Post:
- To be responsible for the provision of a high-quality Speech & Language Therapist service in accordance with standards of professional practice.
- To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation.
- To work with the Speech & Language Therapist Manager in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred Speech & Language Therapist service.
Requirements
Skills and attributes:
- Speech and Language Therapy
Details
Salary: €65,197–€76,767 per year.
Closing date: 30 Oct 2026.
Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact: Sinead Twomey, Speech & Language Therapist Manager, Email: [email protected], Phone No: 087 3565903. Contact: Bailey Byrne, HR Department, St Luke’s General Hospital. Email: [email protected], Phone: (056) 7717158 for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
How to Apply
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Frequently asked
- What are the main responsibilities of the Speech & Language Therapist, Senior (Supplementary) role?
- The main responsibilities include providing a high-quality Speech & Language Therapy service, coordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population, and working with the Speech & Language Therapist Manager to ensure the delivery of a quality, client-centered service.
- What is the salary range for this position?
- The salary range is €65,197–€76,767 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 30 Oct 2026.
- Who should I contact for more information about the role?
- For more information, contact Sinead Twomey, Speech & Language Therapist Manager, at [email protected] or 087 3565903. For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, contact Bailey Byrne, HR Department, St Luke’s General Hospital, at [email protected] or (056) 7717158.
- What are the key services provided by St Luke’s General Hospital?
- St Luke’s General Hospital provides a range of services including General Medical, Surgical, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatric, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Palliative Care, and Anaesthetic Services. Diagnostic services include Radiology, Pathology, Cardiac Diagnostic, Endoscopy, MRI, Neurology, and Respiratory services.