Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Dublin

Senior Speech&Language Therapist Location: South Dublin About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Speech&Language Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team within a specialist adult mental health and neuropsychiatric service. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality assessment and intervention services for adults presenting with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, recovery-focused environment committed to evidence-based practice and person-centred care. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders Develop and implement individualized therapy and intervention plans Deliver evidence-based therapy in individual and group settings Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress accurately Manage complex clinical cases and make appropriate clinical decisions Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and multidisciplinary team members Support decision-making and capacity assessments where appropriate Maintain clinical records and reports in line with professional standards and local policies Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to staff and students Participate in service planning, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities Contribute to the ongoing development of the Speech&Language Therapy service Ensure adherence to best practice standards, safeguarding, and clinical governance procedures Essential Requirements Bachelor's Degree or master's degree in Speech&Language Therapy CORU registration as a Speech&Language Therapist in Ireland Dysphagia qualification accredited by IASLT or equivalent Minimum 3 years' post-qualification clinical experience working with adults Minimum 1 years' experience supporting adults with acquired disorders Demonstrated expertise in assessment and treatment of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic interventions Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team Proven leadership and clinical decision-making skills Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care Desirable Skills&Experience Experience working within mental health, neuropsychiatric, or rehabilitation services Experience supervising staff or student therapists Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and multidisciplinary care models Participation in service development, audits, or research initiatives What's on Offer Opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary environment Meaningful and rewarding work supporting adults with complex needs Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Supportive workplace culture focused on wellbeing and work-life balance Career progression opportunities within a specialist clinical setting Skills: SLT Specialist SLT Experienced SLT Leadership SLT Clinical Expert SLT Patient-Focused SLT Evidence-Based SLT Rehabilitation-FocusedTLNT1_IJ