An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist, Senior, Practice Tutor within HSE South West. Based at the Eye Ear and Throat Hospital on Western Road in Cork, this permanent role offers the chance to contribute to clinical excellence, professional development, and practice education across Cork and Kerry.
This Speech and Language Therapist Senior Practice Tutor role is ideal for candidates passionate about supporting high-quality speech and language therapy services while mentoring and guiding staff and students in a dynamic healthcare environment across the HSE South West region.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work within HSE South West and play a key role in supporting professional practice development, clinical education, and service improvement initiatives. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams while supporting staff development and high standards of patient-centred care.
This campaign will fill one permanent whole-time vacancy, with a panel also being formed for future permanent whole-time or part-time vacancies across HSE South West.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level speech and language therapy practice support and education.
- Support clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development of staff and students.
- Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams across Cork and Kerry.
- Assist with the development and delivery of training programmes and practice education.
- Contribute to service planning, governance, and professional standards.
- Travel across the HSE South West region as required for service delivery and support.
- Maintain accurate clinical and professional documentation in line with HSE policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Qualification recognised for Speech and Language Therapy registration in Ireland.
- CORU registration or eligibility for registration.
- Senior-level clinical experience in speech and language therapy.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting professional practice development and education is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Full driving licence and access to transport may be required due to regional travel commitments.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE salary scales for Speech and Language Therapy Practice Tutor Grade 3381 positions. The HSE offers competitive pay, public sector pension benefits, annual leave entitlements, structured professional development opportunities, and access to educational support programmes.
Permanent whole-time, permanent part-time, and specified purpose whole-time opportunities may arise from this recruitment campaign.
Location & Employer Information
The post is based at the Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, Western Road, Cork, within the HSE South West region covering Cork and Kerry. This region provides a diverse healthcare environment focused on integrated patient care, professional excellence, and service innovation across acute and community settings.
Application Details
Applications for this Speech and Language Therapist Senior Practice Tutor job in Cork should be submitted online through the official recruitment portal.
Informal Enquiries:
Catherine Brugger
Speech and Language Therapy Manager in Charge 3, Cork South and West
Email: catherine.brugger@hse.ie
Telephone: 087-1127772
Proposed Interview Date: Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice of interview. This timeframe may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
