Posted 03 July, 2026
Clinical Specialist OT and SLT
Avista
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1233704545
Avista is a person-centered, rights-based organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and complex support needs. We provide a wide range of support to children and adults including Day, Residential and Respite services in various locations across Dublin, Meath, Limerick, Tipperary and Offaly.
CONFINED INTERNAL COMPETITION
Avista are delighted to introduce a new model of service as part of a quality improvement initiative for those who access our service. Avista are establishing a team which will provide specialist clinical supports in line with individual needs and best practice. The team will provide governance and oversight for selected residential services and high support respite service.
The provision will include in-reach, expert clinical support to existing MDTs where there has been an identified need in line with the Disability Regional Enhanced Services and Supports for Complex Behaviour (DRESS) model (NCPPD, 2023).
We are excited to welcome applications from colleagues interested in joining our new Behaviour & Therapeutic Support Team. Both of these roles, based in Dublin, are permanent full-time contracts. (35 hours per week)
A. Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Adult Services).
Salary*: € 72,119 - € 83,689.
B. Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Adult Services).
Salary*: € 72,119 - € 83,689.
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
NB. Both of these permanent positions attract a specialist qualification allowance. These posts are confined to internal recruitment only as the successful applicants' current posts will not be backfilled.
REF: SCSLTOTCLD290626AL
Essential:
Applicants must demonstrate Level 3 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework, which may be found underneath the Job Description.
Why work with us?
Informal enquiries for OT to Cardwell, [email protected]
For SLT to Vanela, [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications: 14th July 2026
Interview scheduled for 24th of July 2026
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin Service.
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
CONFINED INTERNAL COMPETITION
Avista are delighted to introduce a new model of service as part of a quality improvement initiative for those who access our service. Avista are establishing a team which will provide specialist clinical supports in line with individual needs and best practice. The team will provide governance and oversight for selected residential services and high support respite service.
The provision will include in-reach, expert clinical support to existing MDTs where there has been an identified need in line with the Disability Regional Enhanced Services and Supports for Complex Behaviour (DRESS) model (NCPPD, 2023).
We are excited to welcome applications from colleagues interested in joining our new Behaviour & Therapeutic Support Team. Both of these roles, based in Dublin, are permanent full-time contracts. (35 hours per week)
A. Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Adult Services).
Salary*: € 72,119 - € 83,689.
B. Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Adult Services).
Salary*: € 72,119 - € 83,689.
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
NB. Both of these permanent positions attract a specialist qualification allowance. These posts are confined to internal recruitment only as the successful applicants' current posts will not be backfilled.
REF: SCSLTOTCLD290626AL
Essential:
- A degree in clinical speech and language therapy / occupational therapy or equivalent CORU registered qualification.
- Up to date CORU registration.
- 3 years' post qualification experience.
- Speech and Language professionals must have dysphagia training.
- Experience working in High Support service with focus on Autism/complex behaviour needs.
- Full clean Irish Driving licence and use of a car.
- Proficiency in the English language.
Applicants must demonstrate Level 3 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework, which may be found underneath the Job Description.
Why work with us?
- Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
- Comprehensive Pension Scheme
- Supportive and innovative working environment.
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
- Bike to work Scheme
- Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Informal enquiries for OT to Cardwell, [email protected]
For SLT to Vanela, [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications: 14th July 2026
Interview scheduled for 24th of July 2026
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin Service.
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
