Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist CSSL0326
Date posted: 12 March 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
CSSL0326
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Speech and Language Therapist - Clinical Specialist 3025
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HSE
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Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE Dublin and North East
County
- Louth
Location
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Recruiter
HSE Dublin and North East: North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
The Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) will be responsible for delivery of highly specialised care within the ICU. The Clinical Specialist will deliver high quality, efficient and evidence based SLT service to inpatients referred from Critical Care areas with communication and swallowing disorders. This will include patients with tracheostomies, ventilator dependency and those with highly complex clinical presentations.
The specialist will be responsible for provision of transitional care for patients with ongoing complex needs secondary to an ICU admission. He/she will oversee the development of the Critical Care SLT service in line with best available evidence and new and emerging working practices and relevant legislation
The Clinical Specialist SLT will:
Work closely with the Critical Care MDT Providing leadership and direction to the Critical Care Team as appropriate within his/her own scope of practice.
Act as senior decision-maker, with recommendations regarding dysphagia and communication within the scope of SLT practice.
Contribute to the overall operation and development of the communication and swallowing service within the hospital in collaboration with the SLT Manager and other SLTs within the department.
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, MDT members and other relevant stakeholders.
Analyse service demands and be proactive with regards to quality improvement and patient focused initiatives.
A panel may be formed for future vacancies which may arise, full time, parttime, permanent or temporary.
Closing date
26/03/2026 12:00:00
Proposed interview date
TBC
Informal enquiries
Maura Reynolds, Maura.Reynolds@hse.ie