The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national health service, dedicated to improving health and wellbeing and delivering quality healthcare services. We are seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapy Manager III to lead our therapeutic services team in Tullamore, Co Offaly. This is a permanent wholetime management position offering excellent career development opportunities within Ireland’s largest healthcare organization.
About the Role
Join our dynamic Speech & Language Therapy department as Manager III, where you’ll provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for therapeutic services in the Dublin and Midlands region. This senior management role involves directing clinical services, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality patient care delivery across our Tullamore facility and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Speech & Language Therapy department, ensuring efficient service delivery and optimal patient outcomes
- Develop and implement clinical protocols, policies, and quality improvement initiatives specific to speech and language therapeutic interventions
- Supervise and mentor speech and language therapists, therapy assistants, and support staff within the department
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with medical consultants, nursing staff, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals
- Manage departmental budget and resources, including equipment procurement, staff scheduling, and facility management
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements for speech and language therapy services
- Conduct performance reviews and support professional development for therapeutic staff members
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Speech & Language Therapy from a recognized institution
- Registration with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council)
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in speech and language therapy
- Minimum 2 years management or team leadership experience in healthcare settings
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical supervision and staff development within therapeutic services
Preferred Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in management, leadership, or specialized therapeutic areas
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in acute or community healthcare settings
- Knowledge of HSE policies and procedures for allied health professional services
- Strong analytical skills for quality improvement and service development initiatives
What We Offer
- Competitive salary according to HSE pay scale for Speech and Language Therapist Manager-in-charge III (Grade 3361)
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, annual leave, and sick leave entitlements
- Professional development opportunities including continuing education support and conference attendance
- Career advancement prospects within the HSE’s extensive healthcare network
- Supportive work environment with access to modern therapeutic equipment and technology
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible
- Location benefits in Tullamore with excellent transport links and community amenities
Location Details
Primary Location: HSE Health Centre, Arden Road, Tullamore, Co Offaly
This position is based in Tullamore, serving the Dublin and Midlands region including Westmeath, Wicklow, Offaly, Longford, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South. The role may involve service delivery across multiple sites within the region as required.
Application Information
Reference Number: DML152025
Closing Date: 24 September 2025 at 12:00
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Interview Date: To be confirmed
This recruitment may establish a panel for current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies across the Dublin and Midlands region.
Contact Information
For informal enquiries about this Speech & Language Therapy Manager position: Niamh Clarke
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 086 0453835
Ready to Apply?
Take the next step in your speech and language therapy management career with Ireland’s leading healthcare provider. Join our team in Tullamore and make a meaningful impact on therapeutic services delivery across the Dublin and Midlands region.
