Senior Occupational Therapist Swords

CRC Central Remedial Clinic; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The CRC Central Remedial Clinic is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the CDNT Swords team in Balbriggan. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) and permanent, delivering occupational therapy to children with complex developmental needs within an interdisciplinary, family-centered model.

Applicants must hold a recognised OT qualification and be CORU registered or eligible, with at least 3 years post-qualification experience, including 2 years with children.

Qualifications

• Possess a recognised Occupational Therapist qualification and be registered or be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist by CORU.
• At least 3 years post qualification clinical experience with a minimum of two years proven experience working with children with disabilities.
• Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills.
• Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role.
• Full drivers licence and access to car - candidates that do not currently have this requirement are encouraged to apply, however there is a requirement to obtain this.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy intervention to children aged 0–18 with complex developmental needs.
• Collaborate within inter-disciplinary teams and with family-centred practice.
• Support service improvement initiatives and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Education

CORU registration / eligible

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist

Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week

We currently have vacancies on our CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, Swords Location. CDNT Swords

The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team in Balbriggan.

During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices.

Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document — it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person-centred services, where communication, partnership, and continuous learning guide everything we do.

We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship. Someone with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation matters, where courage in decision-making is valued, and where transformation is a shared endeavour, this role will give you the opportunity to shape the future of children’s community disability services.

The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:

• Possess a recognised Occupational Therapist qualification and be registered or be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist by CORU.
• At least 3 years post qualification clinical experience with a minimum of two years proven experience working with children with disabilities
• Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills
• Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role
• Full drivers licence and access to car - Candidates that do not currently have this requirement are encouraged to apply, however there is a requirement to obtain this and will be explained at interview stage

Desirable requirements:

Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Experience Working With Children With Physical Disabilities

Experienced working with children with intellectual disabilities

Experience completing Assessment of Need

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Occupational Therapist 3301 (€65,197 - €76,767).

Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle.

This role is subject to HSE Approval.

A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled.

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.