We are inviting applications for an Occupational Therapist in Charge III role within HSE West and North West Primary Care services across Galway and Roscommon. This is a permanent, whole-time leadership position with responsibility for clinical governance, supervision, and service development across Networks 7, 8 and 9.
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This Occupational Therapist in Charge III job offers an excellent opportunity to progress into a senior management role while remaining clinically connected within community-based primary care services.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide professional and operational leadership for Occupational Therapy services
• Manage and support multidisciplinary primary care teams
• Deliver high standards of clinical governance and service quality
• Supervise, mentor, and support Occupational Therapy staff
• Contribute to service planning, development, and evaluation
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and best practice standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Significant post-qualification clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Occupational Therapist in Charge III (Grade 3302) pay scales
• Permanent whole-time contract
• Access to HSE pension scheme and annual leave entitlements
• Ongoing professional development and leadership experience
• Family-friendly public sector working conditions
Location & Employer Information
This Occupational Therapist in Charge III role is based within HSE West and North West Primary Care, covering Galway and Roscommon Networks 7, 8 and 9.
The base location is negotiable and may include:
• Network 7: Tuam, Athenry, Loughrea
• Network 8: East Galway, South Roscommon
• Network 9: North Roscommon, North East Galway
The employer is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health service provider.
Application Details
• Reference: CHW153OM25
• Closing date: 5 January 2026 at 12:00
• Interview date: Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date due to the urgent nature of the post
Informal enquiries:
Jothikumar Ramakrishnan, Occupational Therapist Manager in Charge III
Phone: 087 3735902
Email: [email protected]
