Occupational Therapist Senior in Nenagh
- Salary
- €63,313–€74,947 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 11 Nov 2026
About the Role
Enable Ireland provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from 43 locations in 14 counties. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team in Enable Ireland Children’s Disability Network Team, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent Contract
Contract Hours: 35 Hours per week
Salary Scale: €63,313 to €74,947 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments)
Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 Days per annum pro rata
Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Occupational Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following essential criteria:
- Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
- Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience
- Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
- Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
- On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU
- Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland
- Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Students and/or Occupational Therapy Assistants.
- Have a valid full driving licence and access to own transport.
Desirable Criteria:
- Minimum 2 years post Qualification experience working with families and children with a range of disabilities/developmental delays including Autism.
- Experience of working within the PDS Framework.
- Experience of interdisciplinary team working
- Experience of supervising students/therapy assistants/support staff or Experience and/or training in clinical supervision.
- Experience of complex postural management experience
Details
Location: Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland
Closing date: 11 Nov 2026
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How to Apply
To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Informal Queries by email to Ann Somers, CDNM [email protected]
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential requirements for this role?
- The essential requirements for this role include being registered, or being eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU, having 3 years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience, and having the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Additionally, the candidate must provide proof of Statutory Registration before a contract of employment can be issued, maintain annual registration with CORU, and have experience supervising Occupational Therapy Students and/or Occupational Therapy Assistants. A valid full driving licence and access to own transport are also required.
- What are the desirable criteria for this role?
- The desirable criteria for this role include having a minimum of 2 years post Qualification experience working with families and children with a range of disabilities/developmental delays including Autism, experience of working within the PDS Framework, experience of interdisciplinary team working, experience of supervising students/therapy assistants/support staff or experience and/or training in clinical supervision, and experience of complex postural management.
- What are the benefits of working at Enable Ireland?
- Benefits include excellent internal and external training opportunities, generous annual leave entitlements, flexible working, long service reward scheme, pay adjusted Maternity Leave, pay adjusted Adoptive Leave, pay adjusted Paternity Leave, wellbeing benefits, and pension.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 11 Nov 2026.