Clinical Practice Development Manager

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives.We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs.We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

Description

Grade VII Permanent Full-Time

Bray, Co. Wicklow (with travel across services)

Are you an experienced Social Care, Health or Disability Services professional ready to influence practice at a strategic level?

Sunbeam House Services is seeking an exceptional Clinical Practice Development Manager to lead our multidisciplinary and practice development functions across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of disability services, champion person-centred practice and support teams to deliver outstanding outcomes for the people we support.

If you are passionate about leadership, quality improvement, human rights and empowering others to achieve excellence, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

At Sunbeam House Services, we support adults with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, independent and fulfilling lives within their communities.

Our services are built on respect, inclusion, dignity, choice and a commitment to ensuring every person is supported to achieve their goals.

The Opportunity

As Clinical Practice Development Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to our multidisciplinary teams, driving innovation, quality improvement and evidence-based practice across the organisation.

You will work closely with senior leaders, managers and clinical professionals to:

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary services
• Drive person-centred and rights-based practice
• Champion quality, governance and service improvement
• Support complex case reviews and clinical decision-making
• Foster collaboration, learning and innovation
• Translate strategy into meaningful outcomes for people supported

Who We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in hearing from high-calibre candidates with backgrounds in:

• Social Work
• Social Care
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Disability Services Leadership

You will bring:

• A relevant professional qualification (Level 8 or above)
• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience
• Senior leadership or management experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, projects or services
• Strong understanding of HIQA Standards, safeguarding and rights-based practice
• A collaborative, compassionate and values-led leadership style
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and change management skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Leadership role with real organisational impact
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to influence strategic service development

Why Join Sunbeam?

This is more than a management role.

It is an opportunity to help shape the future of disability services, strengthen professional practice, support talented multidisciplinary teams and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support every day.

Sunbeam House Services is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect for all.

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer