Posted 21 August, 2026
Clinical Specialist, Speech and Language Therapist (Critical Care) (Teiripeoir Urlabhra agus Teanga, Speisialtóir Cliniciúil)
Health Service Executive
Dublin, Dublin D15 X40D, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 166950386
Job Purpose
The Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) will possess and develop highly specialist knowledge in the area of Speech and Language Therapy specific to Critical Care. The SLT will have responsibility for the provision of a high quality, efficient and evidence based SLT service to adult inpatients referred from Critical Care areas with communication and swallowing disorders including patients with tracheostomies and/or ventilator dependency. He/she will oversee the development of the Critical Care SLT service.
There is currently 1 permanent, whole-time vacancy available in the Speech and Language Therapy Department
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Specialist, Speech and Language Therapist (Critical Care), Connolly Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
The salary scale for the post is: (01/06/2026)
€72,119 €73,511 €74,941 €76,363 €77,784 €79,280 €80,857 €82,428 €83,689
We welcome enquiries about the role.
Contact:
Emma Mc Guinness, SLT Manager, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.Tel: 01645536
Mobile: 0872029175
Email: [email protected]
for further information about the role.
Recruitment Queries:
For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email [email protected]
Essential Criteria
(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following:
(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
And
(ii) Have five years full-time (or an aggregate of five years) post-registration qualification experience. Of this, four years full-time (or an aggregate of four years) post-registration qualification clinical experience must be in the required area of specialism.
And
(iii) Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in the specialism.
And
(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses.
And
(v) Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching, and research.
And
(vi) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
And
(vii) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership, and professional ability, for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
AND
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character
Post specific requirements:
Relevant Documentation:
CHB Clinical Specialist SLT Job Spec
CHB Additional Campaign Information Booklet
Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown - Click here for additional information on Connolly Hospital
The Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) will possess and develop highly specialist knowledge in the area of Speech and Language Therapy specific to Critical Care. The SLT will have responsibility for the provision of a high quality, efficient and evidence based SLT service to adult inpatients referred from Critical Care areas with communication and swallowing disorders including patients with tracheostomies and/or ventilator dependency. He/she will oversee the development of the Critical Care SLT service.
There is currently 1 permanent, whole-time vacancy available in the Speech and Language Therapy Department
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Specialist, Speech and Language Therapist (Critical Care), Connolly Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
The salary scale for the post is: (01/06/2026)
€72,119 €73,511 €74,941 €76,363 €77,784 €79,280 €80,857 €82,428 €83,689
We welcome enquiries about the role.
Contact:
Emma Mc Guinness, SLT Manager, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.Tel: 01645536
Mobile: 0872029175
Email: [email protected]
for further information about the role.
Recruitment Queries:
For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email [email protected]
Essential Criteria
- Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.
(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following:
(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
And
(ii) Have five years full-time (or an aggregate of five years) post-registration qualification experience. Of this, four years full-time (or an aggregate of four years) post-registration qualification clinical experience must be in the required area of specialism.
And
(iii) Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in the specialism.
And
(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses.
And
(v) Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching, and research.
And
(vi) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
And
(vii) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership, and professional ability, for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
- Annual Registration
- On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
AND
- Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
- Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
- Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character
Post specific requirements:
- Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of working with adults in a critical care setting.
- Experience of developing individualised patient care plans in accordance with evidenced based guidelines.
Relevant Documentation:
CHB Clinical Specialist SLT Job Spec
CHB Additional Campaign Information Booklet
Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown - Click here for additional information on Connolly Hospital
