Basic Grade Occupational Therapist CDNT

Basic Grade Occupational Therapist

Childrens Disability Network Team

Full Time Permanent Contract

Full Time Specfic Purpose Contract

** Applications are welcomed from newly qualified Occupational Therapists and/or soon to qualify Occupational Therapists who are awaiting final exam results **

This is an exciting opportunity for a Basic Grade Occupational Therapist to join our service to support children presenting with complex needs arising from a disability and their families.

The Occupational Therapist is a valuable member of the Childrens Disability Network Team who will provide a quality evidence-based service in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles including family-centred practice.

We have looking to recruit for positions working on our Childrens Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). St. Michaels House have 4 CDNTs located in Ballymun Coastal Coolock and Kilbarrack.

The successful candidate must have the following:

Essential Criteria

• Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy accredited to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
• Fully registered or registration in process with CORU.
• Proven post qualification or final clinical placements experience working with children with complex needs arising from a disability.
• Excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to work in a self directed manner.
• Excellent ability to work with complex cases as part of a team.
• Committed to the delivery of quality family-centred community-based services
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) in the relevant area.

Desirable Criteria

• Clinical experience of working with children with a variety of complex needs including ASD Intellectual Disability and Physical Disability.
• Experience in supporting 24-hour postural management needs with a recognised seating/postural management course completed.
• Experience in the implementation of sensory integration approaches with a recognised sensory integration course completed.
• Previous experience related to Assessment of Need.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a car

Salary scale : 45063 - 64424 LSI

• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

A panel will be created for future employment opportunities across the 4 St Michaels House Childrens Disability Network Teams.

Benefits of working in St Michaels House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Career Progression
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD

To Apply:

• A comprehensive CV detailing education skills career history experience.
• A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e. no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michaels House.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal enquiries:

• Olivia Sexton: Interim Discipline Manager ()
• Niamh Giltinan: Childrens Disability Network Manager ()
• Elaine Sweetman: Childrens Disability Network Manager ()

Closing date: 12th June 2026 5:00pm

• We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s)
• All interviews will be held in person

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer.

Required Experience:

IC