Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Title : Senior Occupational Therapist Pay Scale : Administrative 2 Closing Date : 02-Apr-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruit@tcd.ie 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: 038942 Post Summary This role sits within the Trinity disAbility Hub at Printing House Square and contributes to the delivery of an evidence-informed, occupation-focused service aligned with: •       Trinity’s Strategic Plan (THRIVE 2025–2030) •       The Trinity Disability Action Plan •       The Access, Belonging & Inclusion Plan 2025–2030 •       Ireland’s commitments under the UNCRPD •       The HEA National Access Plan Trinity College Dublin Disability Service is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist with at least three years postgraduate experience to support the ongoing dynamic development of the Disability Service (DS) to meet the ever-changing needs of students with disabilities. The Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) operates at Admin …. Level within the Trinity Disability Service (DS). The role delivers specialist Occupational Therapy supports to students experiencing barriers to participation in academic, placement, and employment-related activities. The post holder conducts disability needs assessments, contributes to Learning Education Needs Summary (LENS) and Professional Learning Education Needs Summary (PLENS) processes, and delivers structured, Occupational Therapy interventions within established service frameworks and procedures. In addition to clinical casework, the role provides operational coordination support for Occupational Therapy services, ensuring referral processes, documentation, and data monitoring are maintained in line with agreed procedures and professional standards. The role implements agreed service priorities and contributes specialist professional expertise within defined governance, reporting, and supervisory structures. The post holder does not hold strategic, budgetary, or line management responsibility. Post status: Permanent Contract Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 2 Salary Scale (€58,415 - €68,639 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 at 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 217.8 Information for Applicants 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job