Basic Grade Occupational Therapist - CDNT

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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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Date posted: 26 May 2026 Before you apply This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. Reference 97854 Category Health and Social Care Professionals Grade Occupational Therapist 3298 Advertisement source Section 38 Advertisement Type Open to all Important Information 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 Dublin North Recruiter St. Michaels House Contract type Permanent Wholetime Post specific related information Basic Grade Occupational Therapist Children's Disability Network Team Full Time, Permanent Contract Full Time, Specfic Purpose Contract ** Applications are welcomed from newly qualified Occupational Therapists and/or soon to qualify Occupational Therapists who are awaiting final exam results ** This is an exciting opportunity for a Basic Grade Occupational Therapist to join our service to support children, presenting with complex needs arising from a disability, and their families. The Occupational Therapist is a valuable member of the Children's Disability Network Team who will provide a quality evidence-based service in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles including family-centred practice. We have looking to recruit for positions working on our Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). St. Michael's House have 4 CDNTs located in Ballymun, Coastal, Coolock and Kilbarrack. The successful candidate must have the following: Essential Criteria Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy accredited to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Fully registered or registration in process with CORU. Proven post qualification or final clinical placements experience working with children with complex needs arising from a disability. 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 a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) in the relevant area. Desirable Criteria Clinical experience of working with children with a variety of complex needs including ASD, Intellectual Disability and Physical Disability. 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 Salary scale : €45,063 - €64,424 LSI Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the 4 St Michael's House Children's Disability Network Teams. Benefits of working in St Michael's House HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) Premium Payments (Frontline staff) Generous Annual Leave Sick Pay Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Pension Career Progression Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Training / CPD To Apply: A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michael's House. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Informal enquiries: Olivia Sexton: Interim Discipline Manager () Niamh Giltinan: Children's Disability Network Manager () Elaine Sweetman: Children's Disability Network Manager () Closing date: 12th June 2026, 5:00pm We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s) All interviews will be held in person Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer. Closing date Informal enquiries Informal enquiries: Olivia Sexton: Interim Discipline Manager () Niamh Giltinan: Children's Disability Network Manager () Elaine Sweetman: Children's Disability Network Manager () External link

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