Senior Occupational Therapist 97317
Date posted: 7 May 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
97317
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Occupational Therapist - Senior 3301
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The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.
Health region
HSE Dublin and North East
County
- Dublin North
Location
Balbriggan, Clontarf, Swords
Recruiter
Central Remedial Clinic
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
Senior Occupational Therapist
Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week and Part-time roles
We currently have vacancies on our CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, across all our Dublin locations.
CDNT Balbriggan; CDNT Clondalkin; CDNT Clontarf; and CDNT Swords
The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team in Balbriggan.
During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices.
Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document — it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person-centred services, where communication, partnership, and continuous learning guide everything we do.
We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship. Someone with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation matters, where courage in decision-making is valued, and where transformation is a shared endeavour, this role will give you the opportunity to shape the future of children’s community disability services.
The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:
Possess a recognised Occupational Therapist qualification and be registered or be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist by CORU.
At least 3 years post qualification clinical experience with a minimum of two years proven experience working with children with disabilities
Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills
Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role
Full drivers licence and access to car - Candidates that do not currently have this requirement are encouraged to apply, however there is a requirement to obtain this and will be explained at interview stage
Desirable requirements:
Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Experience working with children with physical disabilities
Experienced working with children with intellectual disabilities
Experience completing Assessment of Need
It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Occupational Therapist 3301 (€64,551 - €76,007).
Please apply through the 'Apply Now' button. Please specify the CDNT team/s you wish to join.
Informal enquires to hr@crc.ie, please specify the CDNT team you are enquiring about.
A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled.
Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle.
This role is subject to HSE Approval.
We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.
Closing date
01/06/2026 00:00:00
Proposed interview date
TBC
Informal enquiries
Fiona Armstrong, Interim Occupational Therapy Manager
00353 87 1133012
farmstrong@crc.ie