Speech & Language Therapist- Paediatrics (Contractor) - Cork

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Speech and Language Therapist – Contractor (Paediatrics) 

Location: Cork - Mitchelstown/Fermoy

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

Start date: Immediate 

Hours: Flexible, part-time options 

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 basisin the Mitchelstown/Fermoy region of Cork. 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 Cork
  • Supportive multidisciplinary clinical team 
  • Administrative and clinical governance support from Spectrum Health 

 

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Is the Speech & Language Therapist- Paediatrics (Contractor) - Cork role at spectrumhealth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Contractor position. It is posted as a Speech & Language Therapist- Paediatrics (Contractor) - Cork role in the Doctors department at spectrumhealth.
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When was the Speech & Language Therapist- Paediatrics (Contractor) - Cork job at spectrumhealth posted?
This Speech & Language Therapist- Paediatrics (Contractor) - Cork position at spectrumhealth was posted on Aug 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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