Clinical Specialist OT - Plastics & Ortho Hands - HR26323-1

St. Vincent's University Hospital

Dublin

On-site

EUR 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

St. Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin invites applications for the position of Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist—Hand Therapy Service within the Occupational Therapy Department.

The role involves overseeing hand therapy across plastics/orthopaedics, both outpatient and inpatient, with emphasis on research, service development, and education. The successful candidate will work with senior OT staff, provide evidence-based protocols, and contribute to education at MDT meetings and

Qualifications

All eligible candidates must be qualified 5 years and have 4 years full time (or an aggregate) work experience in the field of hand therapy
This post holder will provide service across the Hands service which includes Plastics and Orthopaedic hand Trauma at both an outpatient and inpatient basis and ED hands.
The successful candidate will possess skills and expertise in the area greater than that expected of a senior grade. This will include research and service development work within designated area
The post holder will work alongside two senior Occupational Therapists and a staff grade Occupational Therapist ensuring a seamless, comprehensive, evidence-based service is provided.
The development and maintenance of high standard of clinical practice within this area through clinical evaluation, completing audit and evidence-based practice
The post holder will provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy evidence-based protocol / guideline led assessment and intervention programmes specifically for in patients and out patients’ attending plastics / hands service, Orthopaedic out patients with upper limb injuries, patients in ED presenting with upper limb injuries .
The successful post holder will be expected to have advanced splinting skills
In addition to their work within the OT hands service, much of this role requires effective, timely communication with other OT’s in the service, and Medical, Physiotherapy and Nursing colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to maintain and further develop the quality and standard of OT service provided and will advise the Manager of service development or issues that may arise.
The post holder must be organised and show ability to work effectively in a hand therapy model of care.
The post holder will be required to provide ongoing education. This will include presentations (as required) at MDT meetings, education with their NCHD colleagues as they rotate into this area and of Occupational Therapist colleagues. As Clinical Specialist it will also be expected that this OT provides education at a national and international level also.
As per department Annual Leave and Cross cover policy there will be an expectation that cross cover at times may be required
The post holder will be required to provide high level and comprehensive records and reports on Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions in the health care record
The post holder will be expected to identify and highlight any risks and incidents to the OT manager immediately.
To supervise Senior Occupational Therapists Staff Grade Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants as required by O.T Manager.
To carry out all duties in compliance with all relevant legislation.
To complete submissions or developments as necessary for area and/or as required by the O.T Manager.
To act in a manner as outlined by CORU Code of Practice and AOTI Clinical Specialist competencies and as a role model to junior staff and students
The post holder will provide clinical skills and expertise as necessary and consult with other OT’s as necessary.
To demonstrate excellent interpersonal and time management skills

Responsibilities

All eligible candidates must be qualified 5 years and have 4 years full time (or an aggregate) work experience in the field of hand therapy
This post holder will provide service across the Hands service which includes Plastics and Orthopaedic hand Trauma at both an outpatient and inpatient basis and ED hands.
The successful candidate will possess skills and expertise in the area greater than that expected of a senior grade. This will include research and service development work within designated area
The post holder will work alongside two senior Occupational Therapists and a staff grade Occupational Therapist ensuring a seamless, comprehensive, evidence-based service is provided.
The development and maintenance of high standard of clinical practice within this area through clinical evaluation, completing audit and evidence-based practice
The post holder will provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy evidence-based protocol / guideline led assessment and intervention programmes specifically for in patients and out patients’ attending plastics / hands service, Orthopaedic out patients with upper limb injuries, patients in ED presenting with upper limb injuries .
The successful post holder will be expected to have advanced splinting skills
In addition to their work within the OT hands service, much of this role requires effective, timely communication with other OT’s in the service, and Medical, Physiotherapy and Nursing colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to maintain and further develop the quality and standard of OT service provided and will advise the Manager of service development or issues that may arise.
The post holder must be organised and show ability to work effectively in a hand therapy model of care.
The post holder will be required to provide ongoing education. This will include presentations (as required) at MDT meetings, education with their NCHD colleagues as they rotate into this area and of Occupational Therapist colleagues. As Clinical Specialist it will also be expected that this OT provides education at a national and international level also.
As per department Annual Leave and Cross cover policy there will be an expectation that cross cover at times may be required
The post holder will be required to provide high level and comprehensive records and reports on Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions in the health care record
The post holder will be expected to identify and highlight any risks and incidents to the OT manager immediately.
To supervise Senior Occupational Therapists Staff Grade Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants as required by O.T Manager.
To carry out all duties in compliance with all relevant legislation.
To complete submissions or developments as necessary for area and/or as required by the O.T Manager.
To act in a manner as outlined by CORU Code of Practice and AOTI Clinical Specialist competencies and as a role model to junior staff and students
The post holder will provide clinical skills and expertise as necessary and consult with other OT’s as necessary.
To demonstrate excellent interpersonal and time management skills

Job description

Grade:

Occupational Therapist, Clinical Specialist

Job Details

Reference:

HR26323-1

Job Nature:

Full Time Temporary

Job Location:

St. Vincent’s University Hospital

Overview

Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy Service in the Occupational Therapy Department of St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

Informal Enquiries or Role Specific Enquiries to: Ms Cliona Doyle, Occupational Therapy Manager, Tel: (01) 221 4775. Email: clionadoyle@svhg.ie

Note to applicants: Due to urgent business needs, interviews will be proceeding on the 13th of October. Please take this note as 7 days notice of interview date. Interview slots will be shared to those selected for interview.

Closing date of applications: 07/10/2026.

Please download the below job description for this position, as this will not be available online after the vacancy close date.

Applications for St. Vincent’s University Hospital job vacancies will only be accepted through SVUH Careers Page.

You will receive a confirmation email within 2 working days that your application has been received. We highly recommend that you contact us by emailing recruitment@svuh.ie if you do not hear from us.

Key Responsibilities

All eligible candidates must be qualified 5 years and have 4 years full time (or an aggregate) work experience in the field of hand therapy
This post holder will provide service across the Hands service which includes Plastics and Orthopaedic hand Trauma at both an outpatient and inpatient basis and ED hands.
The successful candidate will possess skills and expertise in the area greater than that expected of a senior grade. This will include research and service development work within designated area
The post holder will work alongside two senior Occupational Therapists and a staff grade Occupational Therapist ensuring a seamless, comprehensive, evidence-based service is provided.
The development and maintenance of high standard of clinical practice within this area through clinical evaluation, completing audit and evidence-based practice
The post holder will provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy evidence-based protocol / guideline led assessment and intervention programmes specifically for in patients and out patients’ attending plastics / hands service, Orthopaedic out patients with upper limb injuries, patients in ED presenting with upper limb injuries .
The successful post holder will be expected to have advanced splinting skills
In addition to their work within the OT hands service, much of this role requires effective, timely communication with other OT’s in the service, and Medical, Physiotherapy and Nursing colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to maintain and further develop the quality and standard of OT service provided and will advise the Manager of service development or issues that may arise.
The post holder must be organised and show ability to work effectively in a hand therapy model of care.
The post holder will be required to provide ongoing education. This will include presentations (as required) at MDT meetings, education with their NCHD colleagues as they rotate into this area and of Occupational Therapist colleagues. As Clinical Specialist it will also be expected that this OT provides education at a national and international level also.
As per department Annual Leave and Cross cover policy there will be an expectation that cross cover at times may be required
The post holder will be required to provide high level and comprehensive records and reports on Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions in the health care record
The post holder will be expected to identify and highlight any risks and incidents to the OT manager immediately.
To supervise Senior Occupational Therapists Staff Grade Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants as required by O.T Manager.
To carry out all duties in compliance with all relevant legislation.
To complete submissions or developments as necessary for area and/or as required by the O.T Manager.
To act in a manner as outlined by CORU Code of Practice and AOTI Clinical Specialist competencies and as a role model to junior staff and students
The post holder will provide clinical skills and expertise as necessary and consult with other OT’s as necessary.
To demonstrate excellent interpersonal and time management skills