Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join its dynamic multidisciplinary team in County Louth. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a busy acute hospital setting, delivering high-quality, person-centred care across a wide range of clinical services. The role offers exposure to diverse specialties and the chance to contribute meaningfully to patient recovery and rehabilitation.
Job Overview
The Staff Grade Occupational Therapist will provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service across designated clinical areas. Working under the guidance of senior therapists and management, you will support patients in achieving optimal independence and functional ability while contributing to service development and clinical education.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions
- Manage a varied caseload across acute, outpatient, and rehabilitation services
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care pathways
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
- Participate in service development initiatives and quality improvement activities
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and healthcare colleagues
- Engage in continuous professional development and training opportunities
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with CORU (or eligibility for registration)
- Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to delivering patient-focused care
- Previous experience in acute or rehabilitation settings is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
The salary scale for this role ranges from €45,063 to €64,424 (LSI) in line with public sector pay agreements effective from 1 February 2026. This is a permanent whole-time position offering job security, structured career progression, and access to public sector benefits including pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, and ongoing professional development.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based primarily at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, with rotational opportunities at Louth County Hospital in Dundalk. The Occupational Therapy department supports a broad range of services including Medical, Respiratory, Neurology, Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics, Stroke Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Trauma, and Hand Therapy. You will be part of a progressive healthcare network within the HSE Dublin and North East region, serving communities across Louth and surrounding counties.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
For informal enquiries, please contact: kerri.donnolly@hse.ie
To apply, visit: https://careers-hsedne.icims.com/jobs/4534/job
A panel will be formed from this campaign for current and future vacancies, including permanent and specified purpose roles (full-time and part-time) across both hospital sites.
Last Day to Apply: 15 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
