QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have:

• CORU registration or have registration pending (must demonstrate proof).
• An Occupational Therapy qualification recognised by WFOT
• Experience of working with service users with a psychiatric illness in various stages of recovery
• Experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting and as part of a multi-disciplinary team (highly desirable)
• Experience of facilitating occupation based and psycho-educational groups
• Have experience of facilitating groups and individual interventions virtually (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams and Outlook
• Demonstrate adherence to professional standards, including the maintenance of strict clinical boundaries in all service user interactions

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

• Strong proven ability to maintain and uphold the standards of occupational therapy
• Knowledge of the use of MOHO in treatment plans
• Experience of working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team & with different disciplines
• Experience of working in-patient mental health (highly desirable)
• Proven awareness of the occupational therapy process
• A good working knowledge of the specific skills required to work with adults/older adults with mental health difficulties.
• A good working knowledge of the processes involved in working with service users with psychiatric conditions
• An ability to assess the psychosocial needs of service users prior to discharge and refer to appropriate services
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams and Outlook
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills & attention to detail
• Motivation
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required
• Initiative and the ability to organise own working environment
• Proven organisational skills and attention to detail
• Empathetic
• Confidential in approach
• Open to further learning and guidance
• A CPD folder/ proven CPD record from workplace/placement settings (desirable)
• Good presentation skills (highly desirable)

Essential Requirements:

• CORU registration (or registration pending with proof).
• Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by WFOT.
• Experience in facilitating occupation-based and psychoeducational groups.
• Experience working with service users with psychiatric illness across various stages of recovery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Teams and Outlook

Desirable Experience:

• Prior work in an inpatient mental health setting and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience delivering group and individual interventions virtually

(1.0 WTE FULL TIME, SPECIFIED PURPOSE CONTRACT)

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is seeking a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in an inpatient mental health setting.

What We Offer:

• Onsite professional supervision to support your clinical development.
• Access to an electronic health record system, enabling remote/hybrid working arrangements where applicable.
• Experiential and formal online learning opportunities across various mental health specialties, including:
• Old Age Psychiatry
• Adolescent Mental Health
• Substance Misuse
• General Adult Psychiatry
• Commitment to continuing professional development, with potential funding for additional training (subject to managerial approval).

Essential Requirements:

• CORU registration (or registration pending with proof).
• Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by WFOT.
• Experience in facilitating occupation-based and psychoeducational groups.
• Experience working with service users with psychiatric illness across various stages of recovery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Teams and Outlook.

Desirable Experience:

• Prior work in an inpatient mental health setting and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience delivering group and individual interventions virtually.

For informal enquiries please contact:
Sherrie Buckley,
Occupational Therapy Manager
Tel: 01 2493426
Email: sebuckley@stpatricks.ie
(Applications should not be made to this email address)
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Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae (clearly stating the position being applied for) should be uploaded as one document by Wednesday 10th September 2025.

(1.0 WTE FULL TIME, SPECIFIED PURPOSE CONTRACT)

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services is seeking a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to fill a vacancy. The occupational therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality person-centred care and will carry out clinical and educational duties as assigned by the Senior Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Manager.
The Staff Grade Occupational Therapist will report to the Occupational Therapy Manager.
The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday or as agreed (1.0 WTE). This post may require out of hours or weekend work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In carrying out all duties, the occupational therapist should ensure that all organization & health & safety policies, organizational procedures, and legislative requirements are met.