Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy Jobs in Ireland 

Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) play a vital role in supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties across hospitals, primary care and children's services. At Your World, we specialise in connecting CORU-registered Speech and Language Therapists with rewarding roles across the HSE, voluntary hospitals, Section 38 and 39 agencies, and private healthcare providers throughout Ireland. 

Whether you are a newly qualified Staff Grade clinician starting your career or an experienced Senior or Clinical Specialist therapist specialising in dysphagia, paediatrics or community care, we offer a wide range of opportunities to suit your experience and career goals. Our team works with healthcare organisations nationwide to provide locum speech and language therapist jobs, HSE placements and specialist SLT roles across multiple clinical settings. 

Speech and Language Therapist Salary in Ireland (HSE Grades) 

Speech and Language Therapist pay in the public health service is governed by the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales. Speech and Language Therapy sits within the Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP) therapy grades. The following table outlines the salary scales effective from 1 June 2026 under Department of Health Circular 2/2026. 

For those seeking maximum flexibility and enhanced earning potential, locum and agency speech and language therapy jobs offer competitive hourly rates. Moving into locum work allows SLTs to diversify their clinical portfolio while maintaining a work-life balance that suits them.

Clinical Specialisms in Speech and Language Therapy

The scope of Speech and Language Therapy is vast, covering communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. We recruit for a variety of clinical specialisms, including:

• Paediatric SLT: Working with children and young people to manage developmental language delays, stammering and social communication difficulties, including roles within Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) and primary care.
• Adult SLT: Supporting adults with acquired communication or swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) resulting from stroke, brain injury or degenerative conditions.
• Disability Services: Specialising in therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex communication needs, including alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
• Dysphagia: Specialised assessment and management of feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders, often requiring advanced competency training.

Service Settings

Speech and Language Therapists in Ireland operate in diverse environments, each requiring a specific set of clinical competencies:

• Primary Care and Community: Delivering care in primary care centres, community clinics and patients' homes to promote functional communication in everyday life.
• Acute Hospitals: Providing rapid assessment and intervention on wards, particularly in stroke units, intensive care and ENT clinics.
• Children's Services and Special Schools: Supporting children with additional needs through integrated education and therapy plans, including CDNT and school-based roles.

Why Choose Your World for Speech and Language Therapy Jobs in Ireland?

Established in Ireland in 2012 and part of the Your World Recruitment Group, Your World connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across the HSE, voluntary hospitals, Section 38 and 39 agencies, and private healthcare providers throughout Ireland. We offer more than a job board. We offer a career partnership built around your skills, goals and personal circumstances.

• Dedicated consultants: Our SLT-specific recruiters understand the nuances of CORU registration and the professional standards set by the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT).
• Nationwide opportunities: Access locum, temporary and permanent roles in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and across every county in Ireland.
• Compliance support: Our compliance team manages your CORU registration checks, Garda vetting, references and onboarding documentation so you are ready for placement without delay.
• Fast, reliable pay: Simple timesheets and a payroll team dedicated to making sure you are paid accurately and on time.