Job Overview
This Speech and Language Therapist Manager role offers a senior leadership opportunity within primary care services in Sligo. Based in Markievicz House, the position involves leading service delivery, driving improvements, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. This is a key role for an experienced clinician seeking to influence service development and patient outcomes across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage speech and language therapy services across the designated region
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to multidisciplinary teams
- Oversee service planning, delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supervise and support staff, ensuring high standards of clinical practice
- Drive innovation and implement service enhancements
- Ensure compliance with national policies, standards, and governance frameworks
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve patient care pathways
- Manage resources effectively to meet service demands
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registration with the appropriate professional body (CORU)
- Significant experience in speech and language therapy service provision
- Proven management experience including staff supervision and service development
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to implement change and drive service improvements
- Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary scale ranges from €90,076 to €99,140 per annum, depending on experience and point on the scale. The role is available on a range of contract types including permanent and specified purpose, part-time or full-time. Benefits include public sector pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, and opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Markievicz House, Sligo, within the HSE West and North West region, covering areas including Sligo, Mayo, Donegal, and Cavan. The service operates within a community-based primary care setting, focusing on delivering high-quality, patient-centred therapy services.
Application Details
To apply for this position, please submit your application via the official link below.
For informal enquiries about the role, contact Emma Ball, General Manager, Primary Care, at emma.ball@hse.ie or call 087 1006117.
For recruitment-related queries, email slapply@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 01 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
