(HX26-093) Senior Occupational Therapist – Older Persons Service

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross, Dublin, seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist (Older Persons) to deliver a high-quality OT service to frail older adults with complex needs. The post offers 0.5 WTE (17.5 hours per week) in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, with clinical leadership responsibilities and opportunities for service development.

The role requires CORU registration, 3+ years post-qualification experience (at least 1 year in Older Persons Services), and a driving

Qualifications

• Be registered on CORU or satisfy Section 91 requirements.
• 3+ years post-qualification clinical experience, with ≥1 year in Older Persons Services.
• Desirable: Full driving licence.
• Desirable: membership in relevant professional bodies.
• Desirable: supervision of staff and involvement in audits

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality, person-centred OT service to older adults with frailty and cognitive decline.
• Provide clinical leadership and drive service development initiatives.
• Supervise Staff-Grade Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants, and students.
• Collaborate with MDT to meet service objectives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Older Persons care

Occupational Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CORU registration

Job description

(HX26-093) Senior Occupational Therapist - Older Persons Services

• 0.5 WTE (17.5 hours per week)
• Indefinite duration contract
• H.S.E. funded
• Based in Harold's Cross

The Senior Occupational Therapist (Older Persons) will deliver a high-quality, person-centred, and evidence-based Occupational Therapy service to older adults presenting with frailty, complex comorbidities, and cognitive decline within OLH & CS. The Senior Occupational Therapist will work in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy and Multidisciplinary teams to meet the needs of the service users and the objectives of the Organisation.

Additionally, the successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, drive service development initiatives, and supervise Staff-Grade Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and students to maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence.

In the context of this job description Older Person Services refers to the services in both Anna Gaynor House, Community Reablement Unit (CRU) and Older Persons Outpatient Services.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

• Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU or satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91

Experience:

• 3+ years post qualification clinical experience with minimum 1 year in Older Persons Services

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications:

• Membership of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) and /or equivalent Occupational Therapy professional body
• Membership of a relevant AOTI Advisory Group
• Postgraduate training / qualifications in Older Persons Services
• Full clean driving licence
• Experience:
• Experience in the professional supervision of Staff Grade Occupational Therapists and or Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Participation in regular standards setting, outcome measurement, clinical audit and research

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Andreya Ellis | Occupational Therapist Manager | 01 406 8712| [e-mail]

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12pm (noon) on Thursday 8th October 2026.

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.