Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Lucena Clinic, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Initial Base: Team A, Lucena Clinic, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 Lucena Clinic provides a comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health disorders, to defined catchment areas, with an under 18 population of 172,585, residing in South Dublin City and County plus North and West County Wicklow. Clinical Teams are based throughout the catchment area operating clinics in Tallaght, Rathgar, Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow town and Arklow. SENIOR SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST Permanent, Full Time (35hrs p.w.) Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Lucena Clinic are now inviting applications for the post of SENIOR SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users. We can offer you: Membership of a dynamic Speech and Language Therapy Department CPD and research opportunities Multi-disciplinary work Supervision and mentoring from experienced staff Varied and interesting caseloads Candidates must have: Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy CORU registration Minimum of three years' post qualification experience - experience of working with children and adolescents in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service would be an advantage Knowledge of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Disorders The ability to demonstrate their interest in having a career in a Mental Health setting Flexibility, commitment, innovation, enthusiasm and resourcefulness Remuneration Salary Grade 3379 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAIST, SENION on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale €63,912 - €75,254 per annum pro rata Initial location The initial location of this role is Lucena Clinic, Rathgar Team A . However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CS's other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable. Application Process: The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following: Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application. An online video interview. Competitive competency-based interview. A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months. If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application. Why work for us? St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Annual Increments Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) Paid sick leave (minimum service period applies) Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies) Opportunities for career progression Public Pension Scheme Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI Group HSF Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Closing Date: Friday 7 th of November 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 20 th of November 2025 Informal enquiries to Mary Scullion, Speech and Language Therapy Manager ) and Sarah Burns, Speech and Language Therapy Manager ) Job description available on request. Reference: LUC-OCT-2025-02 St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers. By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this c To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.