An exciting opportunity is now available for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) within HSE West and North West. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting children and young people with disabilities across Sligo, South Donegal, Leitrim, and West Cavan within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated Children’s Disability Network Team delivering high-quality occupational therapy services focused on assessment, intervention, family-centred practice, and collaborative care planning. This Senior Occupational Therapist role offers excellent career development opportunities within the public healthcare sector while contributing directly to improved outcomes for children and families.
Job Overview
The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide specialist occupational therapy services within the Children’s Disability Network Team structure across the Sligo South Donegal Leitrim West Cavan Integrated Healthcare Area. The role involves clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, service development, and supporting children with complex developmental and disability needs.
A panel may be formed from this campaign for future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time and part-time duration.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention services for children and young people with disabilities.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Children’s Disability Network Team.
- Develop and implement family-centred intervention plans.
- Support service users in achieving functional independence and participation goals.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case records.
- Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to junior staff and students where appropriate.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary planning activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Qualification recognised by CORU for Occupational Therapy registration.
- Current CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Relevant postgraduate and senior clinical experience in paediatric or disability services is desirable.
- Strong communication, organisational, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Experience working within children’s disability services or community healthcare settings is advantageous.
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise effectively.
- Full access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE Senior Occupational Therapist pay scales and public sector terms and conditions. The role offers access to public service pension benefits, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and ongoing multidisciplinary support.
Both permanent and specified purpose contracts are available in full-time and part-time capacities.
Location & Employer Information
This Senior Occupational Therapist position is based within the HSE West and North West region, covering Sligo, South Donegal, Leitrim, and West Cavan. The Children’s Disability Network Team provides essential interdisciplinary supports for children and families across community healthcare settings, helping to improve participation, independence, and quality of life.
The role is managed through HSE West and North West, serving communities across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
Application Details
Informal Enquiries:
- Safi Ahamed – Leitrim West Cavan Children Disability Network Manager
Mobile: 087-7877809
Email: Safi.Ahamed@hse.ie - Mary Durcan – Sligo South Donegal Children Disability Network Manager
Mobile: 071-93-21700
Email: Mary.Durcan1@hse.ie
Date Posted: 22 May 2026
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Occupational Therapist – Senior 3301
Contract Types Available:
- Permanent Part-time
- Permanent Wholetime
- Specified Purpose Part-time
- Specified Purpose Wholetime
