University Hospital Limerick is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join HSE Mid West Acute Services. This specified purpose whole-time position offers an excellent opportunity to lead, support, and enhance occupational therapy services within a dynamic acute healthcare environment.
Three vacancies are currently available, and a panel may be formed for future permanent or specified purpose roles across HSE Mid West services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention within acute services.
- Lead and supervise junior occupational therapy staff and students.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support discharge planning and community integration processes.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE standards.
- Participate in audit, research, and ongoing professional development activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by CORU.
- Registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist.
- Significant post-qualification clinical experience, including experience in acute settings.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Senior Occupational Therapist (Grade 3301) pay scale in accordance with August 2025 Consolidated Salary Scales :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
- Public service pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Access to HSE training and continuous professional development.
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within HSE Mid West Acute Services, primarily serving Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. The successful candidate will work within a busy acute hospital setting, contributing to patient-centred rehabilitation and discharge planning services.
This post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Application Details
Reference: HSEMW06826
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Occupational Therapist – Senior (3301)
Recruiter: HSE Mid West – Limerick, Tipperary and Clare
Informal enquiries:
Leonora Carey, Group Lead Allied Health & Occupational Therapist Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 087 3910988
Recruitment process enquiries: [email protected]
Candidates will normally receive at least one week’s notice of interview. This may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 9 March 2026, 12:00 PM
