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Speech and Language Therapist CV Example
Speech and language therapy jobs in Ireland range from children's disability and primary care services to adult acute and stroke care, and each needs CORU registration. Make it clear which client groups you work with, what you assess and treat, such as language delay or dysphagia, and how you have reduced waiting times.
Professional summary example
CORU-registered speech and language therapist with [X] years in [paediatric/adult] services, experienced in dysphagia management and parent training.
Skills employers search for
- Communication assessment
- Dysphagia management
- Paediatric language intervention
- Adult neurology
- AAC
- Parent and carer training
- Report writing
- Multidisciplinary working
Tools and systems
- EPR systems
- AAC devices and apps
- Assessment tools (CELF, FEES)
Personal strengths
- Compassion
- Calm under pressure
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
Example achievements
Replace each [X] with your own numbers.
- Managed a paediatric caseload of [X] children
- Completed [X] swallow assessments per week on acute wards
- Trained [X] parents in language strategies through group programmes
- Cut the assessment waiting list by [X]%
Turn duties into results
Weak
Did speech therapy with children
Strong
Managed [X] paediatric clients and ran parent groups that reduced the waiting list by [X]%
Action verbs to start your bullet points
- Assessed
- Delivered
- Trained
- Designed
- Reduced
- Supported
- Implemented
- Coordinated
Qualifications and certifications to list
- CORU registration (Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board)
- IASLT membership
- Dysphagia competencies
Registration: CORU (Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board)
Typical education: BSc or MSc Speech and Language Therapy
Common mistakes on a Speech and Language Therapist CV
- Missing CORU registration
- No caseload size
- Not naming assessment tools
- Mixing paediatric and adult experience without labels
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I am applying for the Speech and Language Therapist post in children's services. I am CORU registered and manage a caseload of [X] children with language and communication needs.
Questions
Which registration should a speech and language therapist list?
Registration with CORU's Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board, plus IASLT membership if you have it.
Should I separate paediatric and adult experience?
Yes. Panels hire for one or the other, so label each role clearly and lead with the experience that matches the post.
How do I show dysphagia competence?
List your dysphagia training, the instrumental assessments you are trained in, and how many swallow assessments you complete a week.