Speech & Language Therapist - Paediatrics (Contractor)

Speech and Language Therapist – Contractor (Paediatrics)

Location: North Dublin

Contract type: Fixed-term contractor, 1–5 months available

Start date: Immediate

Hours: Flexible , can consider full-time and part-time

Rate of pay: Competitive rates available

About the Role

Spectrum Health is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our AHP team on a contractor basis across our North Dublin clinic network. This is a fixed-term engagement of one to five months, with scope for an immediate start. The successful candidate will manage a predominantly paediatric caseload, delivered in person across one or more of our clinic sites.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for paediatric clients presenting with speech, language, communication, and/or feeding difficulties

Manage an independent caseload and maintain clinical documentation in line with CORU and Spectrum Health standards

Liaise with parents/guardians, schools, and multidisciplinary colleagues as required

Provide progress reports and updates to referrers and families

Contribute to service quality and clinical governance activities as needed

Essential Criteria

Full, current CORU registration as a Speech and Language Therapist (Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board)

Full, current membership of Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT)

Recognised degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Demonstrated clinical experience working with paediatric populations

Eligibility to work in Ireland

Own professional indemnity insurance (contractor arrangement)

Desirable Criteria

Own therapy equipment/resource kit ( desirable, not essential)

Experience across varied paediatric settings (clinic, school, home-based)

Full driving licence and own transport ( desirable, not essential)

What We Offer

Competitive contractor rates

Flexible working hours to suit availability

Clinic site(s) in North Dublin

Supportive multidisciplinary clinical team

Administrative and clinical governance support from Spectrum Health