HSE Mid West is seeking applications for the role of Occupational Therapist, Staff Grade across a range of acute and community healthcare services in Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary. This permanent opportunity offers qualified Occupational Therapists the chance to support patients and service users across multidisciplinary healthcare environments while contributing to high-quality rehabilitation, mental health, disability, and primary care services.
This Occupational Therapist Staff Grade role in Limerick is ideal for both experienced professionals and Occupational Therapy students graduating in 2026 who are looking to begin or advance their healthcare careers within the public health sector. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and supportive HSE Mid West team delivering patient-centred care across a broad range of clinical settings.
Reference: HSEMW12226
Job Overview
The Occupational Therapist, Staff Grade panel will support current and future vacancies across HSE Mid West services including Acute Hospitals, Primary Care, Older Persons Services, Adult Mental Health, CAMHS, Disability Services, and Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). Positions may be offered on a whole-time or part-time basis and may include permanent or specified purpose contracts.
Occupational Therapists play a vital role in improving patient independence, wellbeing, and quality of life through assessment, rehabilitation, therapeutic intervention, and collaborative multidisciplinary care planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ functional, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs across a variety of clinical settings
- Develop and implement individualised occupational therapy treatment plans
- Support service users in achieving maximum independence and quality of life
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with HSE standards
- Provide education, advice, and support to patients, families, and carers
- Participate in service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives
- Promote safe and evidence-based occupational therapy practice throughout assigned services
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Eligibility for registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and clinical reasoning abilities
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development
- Occupational Therapy students graduating in 2026 are eligible to apply
- Experience within acute, community, disability, mental health, or primary care settings is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE pay scales for Staff Grade Occupational Therapists and public sector employment terms. Employees may benefit from annual leave entitlements, pension schemes, professional development opportunities, and access to diverse clinical experience across HSE Mid West services.
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime. Future vacancies arising from this panel may include whole-time or part-time positions and specified purpose contracts.
Salary: Competitive pay.
Location & Employer Information
Based within HSE Mid West, this Occupational Therapist Staff Grade opportunity spans healthcare services across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary. The region provides integrated acute and community healthcare services supporting diverse patient populations across urban and rural settings.
HSE Mid West delivers healthcare services across primary care, mental health, disability, rehabilitation, and older persons services while fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and professional development for healthcare professionals.
Application Details
Applications are open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Recruiter: HSE Mid West – Limerick, Tipperary and Clare
Email enquiries: UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97404/
Proposed Interview Information: Candidates will normally receive at least one week’s notice of interview. This timeframe may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 21 May 2026 at 05:00 PM
