Job Overview
The Health Service Executive is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist Dublin for a permanent wholetime position within the National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS), Dublin North. This is a senior-grade opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to contribute to specialist forensic mental health services and support recovery-focused, person-centred care in a secure clinical setting.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will play a key role in assessment, intervention planning, service development, and clinical leadership within a highly specialised environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention for service users within a forensic mental health setting.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic programmes that promote recovery, independence, and community reintegration.
- Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff and students as required.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and policy implementation.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and risk management processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for CORU registration.
- Significant post-qualification experience, including relevant senior-level clinical experience.
- Experience working in mental health or forensic settings is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and report-writing skills.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership capabilities.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Occupational Therapist – Senior (Grade 3301) pay scale, in accordance with February 2026 consolidated public sector pay rates.
- Permanent wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlements in line with HSE policy.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and specialist training.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in the National Forensic Mental Health Service, Dublin North, within the HSE Dublin and North East health region (covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan).
The Health Service Executive is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering essential health and social care services nationwide. The NFMHS provides specialist forensic mental health assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services within a secure and therapeutic environment.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference: NFMHSOTS6
Please note: We do not accept CVs. Applicants must complete the official HSE Application Form.
Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to download and read the Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information documents associated with this recruitment campaign.
For informal enquiries, contact:
Margaret Stackpoole
Occupational Therapy Manager
Email: margaret.stackpoole1@hse.ie
Mobile: 087 978 7120
Proposed interview date: To Be Confirmed.
Last Day to Apply: 27 March 2026, 12:00 PM
