Senior Occupational Therapist SNROT92026

Health Service Executive; Drogheda; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Service Executive invites applications for a Senior Occupational Therapist at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Co. Louth. This post is part of the inpatient OT service within a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on complex inpatient caseload management, specialised assessments and treatments, plus education duties. The position is Specified Purpose Wholetime and may move internally across acute specialties.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation of a complex inpatient caseload including specialised assessment and treatment interventions.
• Carry out clinical and educational duties as required.
• Continuing development and maintenance of high standards of clinical practice through evaluation, audit and evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to a structured supervision process for staff grade OT, OT assistants and students.

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist SNROT92026

Date posted: 16 September 2026

Before you apply

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

SNROT92026

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Occupational Therapist - Senior 3301

HSE

Advertisement Type

Open to all

This job is in the HSE.

Health region

HSE Dublin and North East

County

• Louth

Location

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, Co.Louth. Louth Hospitals

HSE Dublin and North East: North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan

Contract type

• Specified Purpose Wholetime

Post specific related information

The person appointed to this Senior Occupational Therapist post will work as part of the multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to patients in the Occupational Therapy Inpatient Service. This full-time position is temporary with the flexible possibility to move internally between similar acute specialities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a complex inpatient caseload including the provision of specialised assessment and treatment interventions. They will also be responsible for carrying out clinical and educational duties as required.

The Senior Occupational Therapist will continue the development and maintain high standards of clinical practice within this area through clinical evaluation, audit opportunities and evidence-based practice.

The Senior Occupational Therapist will contribute to a structured process for their own supervision and that of staff grade occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and students as required.

30/09/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC

Informal enquiries

Name: Kerri Donnelly - Occupational Therapist Manager in Charge III
Email: [e-mail]
Mobile: [phone]