University Hospital Waterford is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to take up a Clinical Specialist (Trauma) role within its multidisciplinary trauma services. This permanent whole-time position offers the opportunity to deliver advanced clinical leadership, specialist assessment, and evidence-based interventions for patients with complex trauma-related needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for trauma patients
• Provide clinical leadership and expert guidance within the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
• Support education, supervision, and training of staff and students
• Participate in audit, research, and evaluation of clinical outcomes
• Advocate for patient-centred, safe, and effective trauma care pathways
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist
• Significant post-qualification experience, including relevant trauma experience
• Demonstrated specialist clinical knowledge and leadership skills
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork abilities
• Experience in service development, audit, or research is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Occupational Therapist – Clinical Specialist Grade (Code 3824), as per consolidated public sector pay scales effective 1 August 2025
• Permanent whole-time contract
• Access to HSE pension scheme, annual leave, and professional development opportunities
• Supportive hospital-based working environment
Location & Employer Information
This post is based at University Hospital Waterford, a major acute teaching hospital serving the South East. The role sits within HSE Dublin and South East and offers the opportunity to work in a progressive trauma service within a large multidisciplinary team.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via Rezoomo. Applicants are strongly advised to download and read the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information, and Application Form before applying.
Apply here: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/92277/
Informal Enquiries
Claire Maidment
Occupational Therapist Manager, University Hospital Waterford
Tel: (051) 842729
Email: [email protected]
Apply now through Rezoomo before the closing deadline of 17 February 2026, 2:00 PM.
