Senior Occupational Therapist
Senior Occupational Therapist
Coolock Childrens Disability Network Team
Full\-Time
This is an exciting opportunity for Senior Occupational Therapist to join our service to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a disability.
The Occupational Therapist is a valuable member of the Childrens Disability Network Team (CDNT) who will provide a quality evidence\-based service in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles including family\-centred practice.
We currently have permanent position available in Coolock Childrens Disability Network Team. We are interested in applications from occupational therapists seeking both full\-time work and part time work.
Benefits of working in St Michael's House
- HSE Pay Scale (incremental\*)
- Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous Annual Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training / CPD
- Career Progression
*Essential Criteria*
- Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy accredited to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
- Fully registered or registration in process with CORU.
- A minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical working experience.
- Minimum 1 year experience working with families and children with a range of disabilities.
- Excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to work in a self directed manner.
- Excellent ability to work with complex cases as part of a team.
- Committed to the delivery of quality, family\-centred, community\-based services
- Evidence of continuing professional in leadership/mentoring/supervision.
- Experience with clinical supervision including students. Health and Social Care Professionals
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development in the relevant area.
- Clinical experience of working with children with a variety of complex needs including Autism, Intellectual Disability and Physical Disability.
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in a childrens disability service.
- Experience in supporting 24\-hour postural management needs with a recognised seating/postural management course completed.
- Experience in the implementation of sensory integration approaches with a recognised sensory integration course completed.
- Previous experience related to Assessment of Need.
- Full clean driving licence and use of a car
- Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay\-scale above.
All the below must be received before the application is deemed complete:
- A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
- A cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this position.
There may be opportunity for part\-time posts to share a full\-time post if interested parties are successful.
A 12 month panel will be created for future posts across our 4 CDNTs.
Informal enquiries: Coolock Childrens Disability Network Manager Niamh Giltinan cdntcoolock@smh.ie
Occupational Therapy Manager olivia.sexton@smh.ie
Job descriptions are available from the HR Department.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 15thof October 2026@ noon. Interviews will be on Monday 19th of October,
*As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.*
*Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.*
*St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer.*
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