Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist In Rheumatology

Purpose of the Role

The postholder will provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service and lead the team operating the Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Service of CHI. Clinical duties assigned to this post-holder are within the Rheumatology Service predominately in CHI at Crumlin however clinics are also run at CHI at Connolly and Temple Street, which the post holder may be required to attend. The National Paediatric Rheumatology Service is based in CHI at Crumlin and the Occupational Therapy Service provides input for its inpatient and outpatient caseloads with interventions involving 1:1 intervention as well as group work.

The postholder will lead the integration of the Occupational Therapy Rheumatology Services across all CHI sites; and will have the remit to lead the integration and development of standardised pathways across the various sites, in the lead up to the new hospital. This post therefore offers wonderful opportunities for leadership and strategic planning.

The postholder will maintain appropriate clinical skills and leadership competencies, to provide clinical services to children and young person’s attending the Rheumatology OT services; whilst supporting junior members of staff to carry out their clinical duties. The post holder will have responsibility for the supervision of staff. The post holder will also offer support to the staff working within the Rheumatology OT service across all sites, regarding the service in its on-going development.

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria:

· Be registered as an Occupational Therapist with CORU with registration number listed on the CV

· Minimum 5 years’ full time (or equivalent) satisfactory post qualification experience.

· Minimum 3 years’ full time (or equivalent) recent and satisfactory experience with-in the field of Rheumatology (Adult and/or Paediatric) and/or other relevant clinical area.

· To be experienced in splinting.

A proven record of clinical/academic achievement or service development in the specialist area.

· Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of communication and professional skills) for the proper discharge of the duties of the position.

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Monday, 27thJuly 2026 by 23:45 pm.

Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. Late applications won't be considered.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Sinead Leahy, OT Manager at 01 4096788 or email Sinead.leahy@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.

· 5th October

· 2nd November

· 7th December

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