Cognitive Therapist

7 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland An Saol Foundation Full time
Overview

Cognitive Therapist (OT / SLT / Clinical Neuropsychologist)

Location: An Saol Foundation Centre, Santry, Dublin

Salary: Referenced to the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales

Employment Type: PT/FT (Monday to Friday), flexible (sessional considered)

Reports to: CEO or appointed representative

Join an Innovative Neurological Rehabilitation Team

The An Saol Foundation, a Section 39 registered charity, is seeking a professional to join our pioneering neurological rehabilitation and habilitation centre. Our Centre is Ireland's first of its kind, offering long-term rehabilitation and habilitation for individuals with severe Acquired Brain Injuries (sABI).

Purpose of Role

To deliver and coordinate cognitive rehabilitation for adults living with severe Acquired Brain Injury (sABI), supporting them to maximise participation, communication, and quality of life. The role combines direct therapy, programme planning, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Your Role and Key Responsibilities

  • Assess cognitive strengths and needs (attention, memory, executive function, communication).
  • Design and implement individual therapy plans tailored to each client.
  • Deliver therapy 1:1 and in groups, adapting to very low awareness and high support needs.
  • Provide training and guidance to families and care staff to support carryover of strategies.
  • Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, music therapists, learning support specialist, families and care staff.
  • Contribute to reports for families, funders (HSE), and clinical records.
  • Participate in team meetings, reviews, and staff development activities.
  • Support the development of the An Saol Foundation.

Requirements

  • CORU registration (OT or SLT), PSI membership (Clinical Psychologist)
  • At least 3 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in neuro-rehabilitation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people with severe or complex needs.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to person-centred practice.
  • Experience with severe brain injury and disorders of consciousness.
  • Training in cognitive rehabilitation methods (e.g. errorless learning, attention retraining).
  • Experience in family training and multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

Salary / Rate

Commensurate with experience. Benchmark: corresponding HSE salary scales of agreed sessional/locum rates.

How to Apply

Send your CV together with a cover letter by Wednesday, 11 September 2025, to positions@ansaol.ie


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