Interim Occupational Therapist Manager - Children's Disability Network Team Fixed-Term Contract - 12 monthsPart-Time hours per weekLocation: CDNT Offices, Kildare TownOccupational Therapist Manager Salary Scale €77,814 - €93,416In line with the HSE National Programme for Progressing Disability Services, Kare is the Lead Agency for the provision of supports across South Kildare West Wicklow. The successful candidate will join an established Interdisciplinary CDNT, which reconfigured in 2014, providing quality, evidenced based and family-centred supports for children and young people aged 0-18 years, who present with complex needs associated with a disability, within an interdisciplinary framework, to support their development to enable active participation in community life.The Interim Occupational Therapist Manager in the CDNT of Kare will be responsible for the delivery and development of a high quality, integrated and effective Occupational Therapy service within an interdisciplinary service model, and will work in collaboration with CDNMs in the Health Region and other Discipline Managers in CDNTS, Primary Care and CAMHS to ensure particular elements as set out in this Job Specification and that emerge as service priorities are progressed.ResponsibilitiesClinical SupervisionAllocated staff for Clinical Supervision which match the gaps within each of the Health Regions. Enhancing talent acquisition and boosting Disability service visibilitySupporting recruitment, retention and workforce planningCoordinate undergraduate student placements across the CDNTs. Provide clinical leadership for the rollout of Therapy Assistant grades within their area. Be a representative of the Service in relation to the development of apprenticeship schemes. Optimising efficiency, output and outcomeTake a lead role in relation to the development and roll out of discipline specific and interdisciplinary clinical pathways Develop tools to capture clinical outcomes for children accessing CDNT servicesParticipate in the Clinical Advisory Group Quality and SafetyContribute to the clinical components of those under complex case management and contribute to a comprehensive review mechanism for children, including those in residential care. Be responsible for input into these reviews to ensure that the service continues to meet the needs of children. Contribute to the clinical components of these reviews to ensure that the service continues to meet the needs of the childrenContribute clinical inputs to inform decisions regarding cases being disputed under the National Access PolicyRequirementsBe registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORUHave 5 years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years full time) post qualification clinical experienceHave the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the officeProvide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issuedDemonstrate a level of clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards. Demonstrate the ability to lead on planning, organising and delivering services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care and with a focus on value for money. Provides clear direction on a regular basis and adopts an approachable management style, promotes collaborative working relationships. Demonstrates the ability to lead on the delivery, design and implementation of a high quality, person centred service. Display effective communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present complex information. Must have a full, valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicleMust be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorshipBenefitsGenerous annual leaveFederation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributionsRewarding work with flexible hoursEmployee Assistance Programme and local Employee DiscountsPersonal Development, Professional Growth and Career ProgressionClosing date for applications is 8th March 2026.A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Deirdre Walsh, Clinical Services Manager. Email: Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which any current fixed term vacancy for Interim Occupational Therapist Manager may be filled.The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.About KareKare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | KareKare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Part-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Individual and Family Services