Occupational Therapist – Dublin

Allied Health/Nursing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment, in partnership with our client, seeks an Occupational Therapist for a Children and Family Service based in North Dublin. You will assess and support children’s daily living, play, school participation, and social interaction within a family-centered approach.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential for holistic care. The role focuses on enabling children to reach their full potential, with an emphasis on child protection, GDPR compliance, and

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with CORU required.
• Experience with children (0–18) and their families.
• Excellent communication and engagement with diverse families.
• Full driving licence for community-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and interventions to address child development goals.
• Collaborate with families to identify goals, provide education, and empower caregivers.
• Develop and manage individualised care plans for each child.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Provide school and community consultation to support inclusion.
• Maintain confidential clinical records in line with policy.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment in partnership with our client are seeking to recruit an Occupational Therapist for a Children and Family Service based in North Dublin

Location: Northside, Dublin Service Type: Children and Family Services

Role Purpose

The Occupational Therapist will provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment, intervention, and support to children and their families within the Dublin Northside area. The role focuses on enabling children to achieve their full potential in activities of daily living, play, school participation, and social interaction, adopting a family-centred, strengths-based approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Intervention: Conduct clinical assessments and implement therapeutic interventions to address physical, sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial barriers to a child’s development.
• Family-Centred Practice: Collaborate closely with families to identify goals, provide education, and empower parents/caregivers to support the child’s development within the home and community.
• Care Planning: Develop and manage individualised care plans in accordance with the child’s needs and service standards.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (e.g., Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Psychologists) to ensure holistic care.
• Consultation & Advocacy: Provide consultative support to schools and childcare settings to facilitate the child’s inclusion. Advocate for the child’s needs within service delivery.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in line with HSE/service policy and GDPR requirements.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision to maintain competency and evidence-based practice.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: A recognised degree or qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration: Must hold active registration with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Experience: Relevant clinical experience working with children (0–18 years) and their families.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Compliance: Full commitment to child protection and safeguarding policies (e.g., Children First).
• Transport: A full, clean driving licence and access to a car is typically required for community-based roles in the Dublin area.

Desirable Criteria

• Post-qualification experience in a paediatric disability or mental health setting.
• Relevant postgraduate training specific to child development, sensory processing, or assistive technology.
• Experience working within community-based services in the Dublin region.

The Contact

For further information, please email your cv in confidence to [e-mail]