The Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin North City & West is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Mental Health Service at Connolly Hospital. This is a permanent, whole-time post offering the opportunity to contribute to community and acute mental health rehabilitation in North Dublin.
About the Role
As a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Adult Mental Health Service, you will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention to adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties. The role supports recovery-oriented practice within a multidisciplinary team in both hospital and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for service users with mental health conditions.
- Plan and implement individualized treatment programmes promoting recovery and functional independence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, person-centred care.
- Support and supervise junior occupational therapists, students, and support staff.
- Contribute to service development, audit, and clinical governance initiatives.
- Liaise with community, voluntary, and statutory agencies to enhance service user outcomes.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE policy.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- A degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with CORU – Occupational Therapists Registration Board.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, including substantial practice in adult mental health.
- Demonstrated competence in multidisciplinary team working and recovery-focused care.
Preferred
- Post-graduate training in mental health rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions, or sensory approaches.
- Experience in community mental health or acute inpatient psychiatry.
- Leadership and supervision experience within a clinical team.
What We Offer
- Salary: €63,112 – €74,305 per annum (as per HSE Consolidated Pay Scales – 1 August 2025, Grade 3301 Occupational Therapist Senior ).
- Permanent, whole-time HSE employment with public-sector pension.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the HSE.
- Access to continuous training, peer supervision, and wellbeing supports.
Ready to Apply?
Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025 at 12 p.m.
For informal enquiries, contact Ruth Power, Occupational Therapy Manager III, at ???? 087 656 0346 or ???? ruth.power@hse.ie.
Recruitment enquiries: livia.bostan@hse.ie
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