Occupational Therapist

Job Title : Occupational Therapist Pay Scale : Administrative 3 Closing Date : 02-Apr-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruit@tcd.eie Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction. Post ID: 038939 Post summary: Trinity College Dublin Disability Service is seeking an Occupational Therapist (new graduate or experienced) to deliver direct, student-focused supports to disabled students across the University. The primary purpose of the role is to provide evidence-informed occupational therapy interventions that enable students with disabilities to participate fully in academic, social, and university life. This will include delivery of structured one-to-one supports and group-based programmes aimed at enhancing self-management, executive functioning, participation skills, wellbeing, and progression through higher education. The post is particularly suited to a new graduate seeking to consolidate core professional competencies within a supervised, university-based practice environment. Graduating students (2026) are welcome to apply. Where CORU registration is pending, the successful candidate will undertake project work and contribute to service initiatives under the supervision of senior Occupational Therapy staff until registration is confirmed. The Occupational Therapist will operate within an established, evidence-based Disability Service (DS) aligned to the University’s Strategic Plan and Disability Action commitments. The role offers structured clinical experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to service development, while maintaining a clear focus on high-quality, student-centred practice. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The primary purpose of this role is to deliver evidence-informed occupational therapy interventions that support students with disabilities to fully engage in academic, social, and university life. The postholder will provide structured one-to-one interventions and facilitate group programmes focused on self-management, executive functioning, participation skills, wellbeing, and successful progression through higher education. This is a Specific Purpose Contract offered as backfill for Occupational Therapists assigned to Trinity College Dublin’s Strategic Plan implementation. The appointment is required to ensure continuity of student supports within the Disability Service for the duration of this purpose. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 3 Salary Scale (€46,410 - €58,086 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge. Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems. Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Kieran Lewis, Occupational Therapist Unilink Project, klewis@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie _ and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment. Further Information Filesize Job Description 224.7 Information for Applicants 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job