Wexford General Hospital is seeking applications for the role of Occupational Therapist Manager on a specified purpose wholetime contract basis. This senior Occupational Therapist leadership opportunity in Wexford offers the chance to contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality clinical services within a busy acute hospital environment serving the HSE Dublin and South East region.
This Occupational Therapist Manager role at Wexford General Hospital is suited to an experienced healthcare professional with strong clinical leadership, service development, and multidisciplinary team management skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patient-centred care, operational excellence, and service improvement initiatives across clinical services.
Job Overview
The Occupational Therapist Manager will lead and coordinate occupational therapy services within Wexford General Hospital while ensuring the delivery of effective, evidence-based patient care. The role involves operational management responsibilities, staff supervision, strategic service planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapy professional seeking career progression within the public healthcare sector in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage occupational therapy services within Wexford General Hospital.
- Support the delivery of high-quality patient-centred clinical care.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to occupational therapy staff.
- Develop and implement service improvement initiatives and operational plans.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and hospital management.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, clinical governance standards, and best practice guidelines.
- Manage caseload allocation, staffing resources, and departmental performance.
- Contribute to quality assurance, audit activities, and strategic healthcare planning.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised in Ireland.
- Registration with CORU or eligibility for registration.
- Significant post-qualification clinical experience in occupational therapy services.
- Previous management or senior leadership experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
- Strong communication, organisational, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to manage service development and operational priorities effectively.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
- Please refer to the official job specification for full post-specific requirements.
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay aligned with HSE Occupational Therapist Manager salary scales.
- Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
- Public sector employment benefits.
- Annual leave and pension entitlements in line with HSE policies.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive multidisciplinary hospital environment.
Location and Employer Information
Based in Wexford General Hospital, this Occupational Therapist Manager position supports the delivery of acute healthcare services across County Wexford and the wider HSE Dublin and South East region. Wexford General Hospital plays an important role in delivering specialist and acute patient care services while supporting integrated healthcare delivery within the public health system.
Employer: Wexford General Hospital
Employer Website: https://www2.hse.ie/services/hospitals/wexford-general-hospital/
Recruiter: HSE Dublin and South East
Application Details
Applications for this Occupational Therapist Manager job in Wexford must be submitted through the official HSE recruitment platform.
Recruitment Enquiries:
Breda Doyle, Recruitment Advisor, Wexford General Hospital
Email: breda.doyle7@hse.ie
Tel: 053 9153323
Informal Enquiries:
Jennifer Power, Operations Manager Clinical Services, Wexford General Hospital
Email: Jennifer.power@hse.ie
Tel: 053 9153150
Proposed interview dates will normally provide candidates with at least two weeks’ notice, although timelines may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 26 May 2026 at 03:00 PM
