Job Overview
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) to join its multidisciplinary teams across the Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West. This permanent wholetime opportunity offers the chance to lead and deliver high-quality paediatric occupational therapy services within community settings.
This Senior Occupational Therapist Paediatrics Dublin role is ideal for an experienced clinician passionate about supporting children and families, promoting development, independence, and participation in daily life.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive paediatric occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans for children with complex needs.
- Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams across community healthcare networks.
- Support early intervention and disability services in line with national policies and best practice.
- Supervise and mentor junior occupational therapy staff and students.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development initiatives.
- Engage with families, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure coordinated care delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with CORU (or eligibility to register).
- Minimum experience required for Senior Occupational Therapist grade (Grade 3301).
- Demonstrated experience in paediatric occupational therapy services.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Full driver’s licence and access to transport (as required for community roles).
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with Occupational Therapist – Senior (Grade 3301) HSE pay scale in accordance with national public sector agreements.
- Permanent wholetime contract.
- Access to public service pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing supports and career progression pathways within the HSE.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based within the HSE Dublin and North East region, covering the Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West.
The Health Service Executive is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering community and acute services nationwide. This role sits within Health and Social Care Professionals services and forms part of a wider paediatric multidisciplinary team structure.
Application Details
This competition is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
- Apply online via Rezoomo: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/95023/
- Reference: DNE26070
- Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
- Grade: Occupational Therapist – Senior (3301)
- Advertisement Type: External
Please ensure you download, save, and read the Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information documents available at the bottom of the advertisement on Rezoomo. These documents provide full eligibility criteria, salary details, post locations, and guidance on the recruitment process.
Informal enquiries may be made to:
Andrew Murphy, Community Healthcare Network Manager
Email: andrew.murphy1@hse.ie
Phone: 0860225670
Last Day to Apply: 13 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
