Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
Location: National Forensic Mental Health Service, Dublin North
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Reference: NFMHSOT1
Date Posted: 15 December 2025
Closing Date: 5 January 2026 (12:00 noon)
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This Occupational Therapist Dublin opportunity is a permanent, wholetime Staff Grade post within the National Forensic Mental Health Service. The role offers a unique chance to work within a highly specialised multidisciplinary forensic mental health setting, delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to service users with complex needs.
You will contribute to assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and recovery-focused care while working closely with a skilled and supportive clinical team.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions
• Develop and implement individualised, recovery-focused care plans
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary forensic mental health team
• Support service users in developing functional, social, and vocational skills
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports
• Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Adhere to HSE policies, procedures, and professional standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by CORU
• Registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience or interest in mental health or forensic services (desirable)
• Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuing professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Grade 3298) pay scales
• Incremental salary progression in accordance with public service agreements
• Permanent wholetime contract
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to HSE pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Location & Employer Information
The role is based at the National Forensic Mental Health Service, Dublin North, within the HSE Dublin and North East health region. The HSE is Ireland’s national public health service provider, delivering community and hospital-based care nationwide and offering long-term career stability, structured progression, and excellent employment benefits.
Application Details
Application Method: Email application only (CVs are not accepted)
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• Application Form : Download
• Additional Campaign Information : Download
How to Apply:
Email the completed application form to [email protected]
Subject line: NFMHSOT1 Occupational Therapist Staff Grade
Applicants will receive an email confirmation within 2 working days. If no response is received within 5 working days, candidates are advised to contact NFMHS HR by email.
Informal Enquiries:
Margaret Stackpoole, Occupational Therapy Manager
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 087 978 7120
