Posted 29 August, 2026
Senior Speech & Language Therapist
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 760977293
Senior Speech & Language Therapist
Purpose of the Role
The post holder will provide a quality Speech & Language Therapy Service to inpatients and outpatients referred by a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.
The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Essential Criteria:
• Hold a qualification in Speech & Language Therapy approved by the Speech and Language Therapist Registration Board at CORU, see www.coru.ie
• Be registered with CORU at the time of the application.
• Qualified and experienced in working with infants and children with eating, drinking and swallowing disorders (Dysphagia qualification) at an advanced level (or transitioning from intermediate to advanced).
• A minimum of three years post qualification experience
• Membership or eligibility for membership of the IASLT
• A high level of continuing professional development in paediatric SLT.
Competition Specific Selection Process
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday, 16th September 2026 by 23:45 pm.
Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Catherine Cunningham, Professional lead for SLT in CHI, [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 & 2027 for your information.
• 7th December 2026
• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
• 5th April 2027
• 10th May 2027
• 14th June 2027
• 5th July 2027
• 9th August 2027
• 6th September 2027
• 4th October 2027
• 1st November 2027
• 6th December 2027
Information on "Non-European Economic Area Applicants" is available from https://dbei.gov.ie/en/
Children's Health Ireland is legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Ireland before they begin employment, regardless of nationality or immigration status. This right-to-work check is also necessary when an individual re-joins CHI or when their immigration permission or employment permit is due to expire.
Permit holders can change their permit employer to CHI after a period of nine months has passed since commencing their first employment permit in the State. The change of employer applies to the General Employment Permit (GEP) and to the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP). The change is required to be completed as part of pre-employment clearance.
All Permits and Change of Employer applications are processed on the Employment Permits Online.
Some recruitment campaigns may be open to candidates who are not citizens of the EEA, Switzerland, or United Kingdom. You can consult the Critical Skills Occupational List see if your profession is currently eligible under this route.
Purpose of the Role
The post holder will provide a quality Speech & Language Therapy Service to inpatients and outpatients referred by a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.
The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Essential Criteria:
• Hold a qualification in Speech & Language Therapy approved by the Speech and Language Therapist Registration Board at CORU, see www.coru.ie
• Be registered with CORU at the time of the application.
• Qualified and experienced in working with infants and children with eating, drinking and swallowing disorders (Dysphagia qualification) at an advanced level (or transitioning from intermediate to advanced).
• A minimum of three years post qualification experience
• Membership or eligibility for membership of the IASLT
• A high level of continuing professional development in paediatric SLT.
Competition Specific Selection Process
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday, 16th September 2026 by 23:45 pm.
Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Catherine Cunningham, Professional lead for SLT in CHI, [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 & 2027 for your information.
• 7th December 2026
• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
• 5th April 2027
• 10th May 2027
• 14th June 2027
• 5th July 2027
• 9th August 2027
• 6th September 2027
• 4th October 2027
• 1st November 2027
• 6th December 2027
Information on "Non-European Economic Area Applicants" is available from https://dbei.gov.ie/en/
Children's Health Ireland is legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Ireland before they begin employment, regardless of nationality or immigration status. This right-to-work check is also necessary when an individual re-joins CHI or when their immigration permission or employment permit is due to expire.
Permit holders can change their permit employer to CHI after a period of nine months has passed since commencing their first employment permit in the State. The change of employer applies to the General Employment Permit (GEP) and to the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP). The change is required to be completed as part of pre-employment clearance.
All Permits and Change of Employer applications are processed on the Employment Permits Online.
Some recruitment campaigns may be open to candidates who are not citizens of the EEA, Switzerland, or United Kingdom. You can consult the Critical Skills Occupational List see if your profession is currently eligible under this route.
