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