Senior Occupational Therapist – Acute Hospital

South Dublin, Ireland

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with a leading acute hospital in South Dublin, is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Medicine team.

The Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a key leadership role across general medical services, including Endocrinology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine, Oncology, and General Surgery.

You will work closely with Occupational Therapy colleagues, including the Discharge Planning Senior Occupational Therapist and the ICU Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, to lead the development and implementation of care pathways, manage complex cases, and support complex discharge planning.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive acute hospital that provides local, regional, and national specialist services, including:

A national urology centre
One of the largest dialysis providers in Ireland
A regional orthopaedic trauma centre and designated trauma unit

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary: €63,912 – €75,254 (depending on experience)
35-hour working week
Permanent contract, with Critical Skills Employment Permit sponsorship available if required
Generous annual leave: 30 days plus 10 public holidays
Comprehensive induction and orientation programme
Excellent supervision and a strong focus on professional development
Ongoing training and development, including an individualised training plan
Clear career progression opportunities within the service
Relocation and onboarding package for candidates relocating to Ireland, including:
- Flights
- Accommodation allowance

Essential Requirements

Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
CORU registration
Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification clinical experience (full-time or equivalent) in an acute hospital and/or community setting
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Flexible and proactive approach to practice
Police clearance from any country lived or worked in for 6 months or more
Experience in:
- Assessing and prescribing adaptive and enabling equipment
- Planning and managing complex discharges, including home and access visits
- Working with patients requiring specialist seating and wheelchairs
- Supervising and providing clinical training to junior staff

Apply Now

For further information or to apply, please contact Zoe Lawlor -

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +353 1 947 6238