Basic Grade Occupational Therapist

St. Michael’s House seeks to employ proactive and progressive individuals who identify with the ethos of providing a continuum of innovative services that support people with a disability to integrate with their community. We are currently seeking applications from Occupational Therapists interested in joining the established Adult Services Occupational Therapy team. We provide services in three regions: North Region (Ballymun); North-East Region (Coolock & Baldoyle); Southern Region (Goatstown).

This recruitment process is carried out to fill a full-time permanent Basic Grade Occupational Therapist post in St. Michael’s House Adult Services . The position will be working with adults with an intellectual disability and complex needs. The post will be based in St. Michael’s House Ballymun (Glasnevin) and/or Coolock Clinics. The post may involve service provision across Adult Services in St. Michael’s House - North (Ballymun), North-East (Coolock) and South Regions (Goatstown). Supervision will be available from experienced Senior Occupational Therapists on the team and Line Management will be under the Occupational Therapy Manager. Candidates interested in part-time positions are welcome to apply but please state this at application stage.

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

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a Diploma/Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
• Be registered with CORU, show proof of pending CORU registration or be eligible to register with CORU following final exam results
• Have work experience or pre-qualification fieldwork placement experience involving OT service provision within intellectual disability services or another highly relevant area
• Have an interest in working with adults with disabilities in a variety of settings and across the full range of OT interventions with this population
• Be committed to the delivery of quality, person-centred, community-based services
• Have excellent communication and team-working skills
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner in a very busy environment
• A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)

Desirable Criteria:

• Post-qualification work experience as an Occupational Therapist within disability services
• 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
• Willing to travel for work purposes with a full clean driving licence and use of a car

To apply click on

and upload your CV and Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role with the above in mind as candidates will be short-listed for interview based on the above criteria. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Please remember to include a valid email address as this is the way you will be contacted.

Informal enquiries for this position are welcomed by Tomás Flanagan, Occupational Therapy Manager at or Tel.

Closing Date for receipt of applications is 21st June 2024 at 5p.m.

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies

Please note that a panel may be formed as part of this recruitment campaign.

St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer