Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Later Life Psychiatry Inpatient Service
Location: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Contract Type: 0.8 WTE, 28 hour week, 1-Year Contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscales for Senior Occupational Therapist
Are you an experienced Occupational therapist looking to join a compassionate inpatient team , who are dedicated to supporting older adults in later life psychiatry?
If you are looking to gain experience in mental health and dementia care, I would love to hear from you.
Excel Healthcare have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist with an interest in working with the ageing population, who also present with mental health needs, particularly those with dementia-related conditions and chronic, long-term mental health difficulties.
We are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist for a Later Life Psychiatry Inpatient Service in Mullingar.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting older adults with complex mental health needs, including dementia-related conditions and long-term psychiatric difficulties.
Key Aspect of the role
Setting: Inpatient later life psychiatry service, Cluain Lir – a two-unit hospital dedicated to the care of older adults with psychiatric presentations.
Client Group: Older adults with dementia and/or long-standing mental health challenges now presenting with age-related needs.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in enhancing quality of life and independence for older adults through specialist OT assessment and intervention. Your work will include:
- Delivering comprehensive OT assessments focusing on function, cognition, and daily living skills.
- Designing and implementing compensatory strategies to support autonomy and engagement in meaningful activities.
- Providing specialist seating and positioning assessments for clients with complex physical and cognitive needs.
- Facilitating both individual and group programmes within the inpatient setting.
- Leading on discharge planning in close collaboration with the Community Later Life Psychiatry OT team.
- Contributing to service development, clinical audit, and best practice initiatives.
- Work closely with a Senior OT in the Community Later Life Psychiatry Team.
- Engage with a broader network of Mental Health OTs in the Mullingar area.
- Be supported by a dedicated Mental Health Occupational Therapy Manager.
- Collaborate daily with an experienced multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, nursing, social work, and psychology.
Essential Requirements:
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
- CORU Registration (essential).
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc or equivalent).
- A strong clinical interest in older adult mental health and dementia care.
- Confidence in delivering rehabilitation and compensatory interventions.
- Skills or a keen interest in specialist seating and positioning.
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
- A collaborative, recovery-oriented, and person-centred approach to care.
Next steps:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139
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Calling Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Student Nurses!!
Are you studying mental health, learning difficulties, or health and social care and looking to gain real-world experience while making a meaningful impact? Or perhaps you’re already experienced and seeking a flexible, rewarding role where your work truly matters?
Join Excel Recruitment and be part of a team that cares deeply, supports fully, and makes lives better every day.
We are on the lookout for student nurses to join us to provide care and support to residents and service users in a variety of community settings. Working through an agency is an excellent opportunity to gain industry experience, develop your skills and knowledge while fitting around your studies. Excel provide vital support to health care providers throughout Counties Antrim and Down.
Responsibilities
- As a Support Worker you will provide personalised, high-quality care
- Supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning difficulties, and other challenges
- Encouraging independence and promoting well-being
- Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism
- Taking part in clinical duties and effective care where appropriate
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Excellent communication skills and empathy
- A minimum of 1 university placement
- NISCC registration (we can help you with this)
- Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete)
Benefits
- Excellent pay rates
- Flexible working to suit your schedule
- Free uniform provided
- 24/7 support from our friendly, dedicated team
- Company pension scheme
- Holiday pay
- A truly supportive work environment that values YOU
Whether you’re just starting your journey in the care sector or looking to build on your experience, this is your chance to work in a role where every shift makes a real difference.
Excel Recruitment’s Healthcare Manager is a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse – we provide training, support and mentorship to our candidates and look forward to supporting you with your career.
Want to know more?
Apply via the link or contact Rikki-Lee on 07880347506
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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist -Adult Mental Health
Location: St. Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar
Contract Type: Full-time or 0.8 WTE, 4 days
Contract length 1 year contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale for Senior Occupational Therapist
Excel Healthcare are recruiting an Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade or Senior) on behalf of an Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service in Mullingar.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with an interest in acute mental health, recovery-focused care, and service development. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to both frontline clinical care and the evolution of inpatient services.
Job Purpose:
To provide high-quality, recovery-oriented occupational therapy to adults in acute mental health crisis and those preparing for discharge, supporting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful participation in life.
The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) across two inpatient units, an admission unit and a rehabilitation/step-down unit, ensuring a balance between intensive intervention and long-term recovery planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Support clients in preparing for discharge and reintegration into the community.
- Facilitate individual and group-based interventions with a strong focus on meaningful occupation and recovery.
- Contribute to the development of two new therapy suites, with opportunities to shape service environment design.
- For Senior OTs: take an active role in policy development, service redesign, and clinical governance initiatives.
- Work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team, collaborating with psychiatry, nursing, psychology, and social work colleagues.
- Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and best practice initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
- CORU Registration (essential)
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc or equivalent).
- A genuine interest in adult mental health care and recovery-focused practice.
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
- A collaborative, person-centred approach to intervention and care planning.
- Proven ability to engage in service development, policy, or leadership.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary in line with HSE pay scales
- Monday- Friday 35 hour working week.
- A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment
- Regular CPD and supervision
- An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development and innovation in community mental health.
What you need to do now:
- For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139
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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist -Adult Mental Health
Location: St. Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar
Contract Type: Full-time or 0.8 WTE, 4 days
Contract length 1 year contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale for Senior Occupational Therapist
Excel Healthcare are recruiting an Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade or Senior) on behalf of an Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service in Mullingar.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with an interest in acute mental health, recovery-focused care, and service development. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to both frontline clinical care and the evolution of inpatient services.
Job Purpose:
To provide high-quality, recovery-oriented occupational therapy to adults in acute mental health crisis and those preparing for discharge, supporting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful participation in life.
The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) across two inpatient units, an admission unit and a rehabilitation/step-down unit, ensuring a balance between intensive intervention and long-term recovery planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Support clients in preparing for discharge and reintegration into the community.
- Facilitate individual and group-based interventions with a strong focus on meaningful occupation and recovery.
- Contribute to the development of two new therapy suites, with opportunities to shape service environment design.
- For Senior OTs: take an active role in policy development, service redesign, and clinical governance initiatives.
- Work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team, collaborating with psychiatry, nursing, psychology, and social work colleagues.
- Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and best practice initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
- CORU Registration (essential)
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc or equivalent).
- A genuine interest in adult mental health care and recovery-focused practice.
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
- A collaborative, person-centred approach to intervention and care planning.
- Proven ability to engage in service development, policy, or leadership.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary in line with HSE pay scales
- Monday- Friday 35 hour working week.
- A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment
- Regular CPD and supervision
- An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development and innovation in community mental health.
What you need to do now:
- For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139
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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Community Adult Mental Health
Location: Longford
Contract Type: 1-Year Contract,
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale for Senior Occupational Therapist
Excel Healthcare are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a well supportive Community Adult Mental Health Team in Longford.
This is an ideal opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with community experience, who is seeking a well-supported but autonomous role.
Job Purpose:
You will maintain and build on a strong OT presence previously established in the team. As well as focus on preventative, recovery-focused interventions for people living with mental health difficulties in the community. You will support clients in exploring or re-engaging with meaningful occupations.
The role focuses on promoting recovery, enhancing occupational performance, and supporting individuals to live independently and meaningfully in their communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a complex caseload of adults with varying mental health presentations, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders
- Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify functional needs and inform care planning
- Design and deliver individual and group-based interventions focused on improving daily living skills, community participation, vocational goals, and social engagement.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop recovery-focused care plans tailored to each service user.
- Participate in discharge planning, transition support, and liaison with primary care, community supports, and family/carers.
- Supervise and support the professional development of junior Occupational Therapists or students as required.
- Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation, in line with HSE standards and occupational therapy best practice.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives, including the development of protocols, audits, and outcome measurement.
- Promote mental health awareness and advocate for occupational therapy within the wider community and MDT.
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Essential Requirements:
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BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU
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CORU Registration (essential)
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Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, with at least 1 year in adult mental health.
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Experience delivering occupational therapy in the Community.
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Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing a diverse caseload
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Full driver’s licence and access to own transport (essential)
- What you need to do now: For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139 EXCLCHAR
Job Title: Occupational Therapist -Young Adult Mental Health
Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Contract type: 1 year contract, Full Time 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE Pay Scale Applies, depending on experience.
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join a progressive Young Adult Mental Health Team based in Portlaoise.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is eager to contribute to a collaborative and innovative mental health service that puts young people at the centre of their care.
You’ll work alongside a dynamic team of professionals, offering therapeutic input to young adults navigating complex mental health challenges. This role will allow you to apply your clinical expertise across a variety of interventions, while gaining valuable experience in a specialised mental health setting.
Role:
- Help young adults regain independence and improve their quality of life.
- You will work in a supportive team
- Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with experienced mental health professionals.
- You will develop your skills and gain hands on experience in evidence-based mental health interventions and occupational therapy assessments.
- You will have an excellent work life balance.
- You will have with structured support and supervision.
Primary Duties:
- Conduct occupational therapy assessments to evaluate how young people’s mental health conditions impact their daily lives.
- Develop and implement individualised intervention plans to support independent living, education, and social participation.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers.
- Actively participate in care planning, goal setting, and discharge planning for service users.
- Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions focused on enhancing functional skills, coping strategies, and overall well-being.
- Support service users in building confidence, managing daily activities, and reintegrating into community life.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with best practices and regulatory standards.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Hold full CORU registration
- Ability to work with individuals/groups within a supportive environment.
- Passion for working with young adults in mental health settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team and with service users.
- Ability to deliver therapeutic interventions in both individual and group settings.
- Previous experience in Mental Health or Young Adult Services is desirable but not essential.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to join a friendly, supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139
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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Acute
Location: Dublin City
Contract Type: 6-Month HSE Contract (Full-Time, 35 hours/week) – Likely to be extended
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales, for Senior Occupational Therapist
Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist on behalf of an Inpatient Mental Health Acute Services in Dublin.
This full time role is based in the Elm Mount Unit at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, and offers the chance to join a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to work in an acute mental health setting, leading on assessment and intervention, supervising staff, and developing the Occupational Therapy service within the unit.
You will have the support of well experienced Occupational Therapist’s with a wealth of expertise across general adult and specialist mental health services.
Role Purpose
The successful candidate will provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to service users within an acute mental health inpatient unit, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to service development, supervise staff, and ensure regulatory compliance, while benefiting from strong peer support and opportunities for CPD and career progression.
The Adult Occupational Therapy Service, provide services to the following clinical areas:
- Community Mental Health Teams
- Community Rehabilitation Teams
- Psychiatry of Later Life Teams
- Approved centre Psychiatry of later life service
- Approved centres – acute units
- Mental Health Intellectual Disability
- Eating Disorder
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive OT assessments and evidence-based interventions to adults in an acute mental health setting.
- Be responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes for service users according to service standards
- Be responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated service area(s) by supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and team working in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager
- In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager lead service planning by anticipating the changing needs of the service and service users
- Supervise and support a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist and/or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the OT service within the approved centre.
- Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and relevant others.
- Develop and implement service / business plans, quality initiatives, audits etc. and report on outcomes in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager.
- Maintain service delivery in line with HSE standards, policies, and regulations.
- Engage in service meetings, care planning, and multidisciplinary case discussions.
- Operate within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice within Ireland and in accordance with local guidelines
Essential Requirements:
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
- CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience as an OT.
- Previous experience in mental health desirable.
- HSE mandatory training completed (or willingness to complete before starting)
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
- A collaborative, recovery-oriented, and person-centred approach.
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
Next steps:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139
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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Acute
Location: Dublin City
Contract Type: 6-Month HSE Contract (Full-Time, 35 hours/week) – Likely to be extended
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales, for Senior Occupational Therapist
Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist on behalf of an Inpatient Mental Health Acute Services in Dublin.
This full time role is based in the Elm Mount Unit at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, and offers the chance to join a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to work in an acute mental health setting, leading on assessment and intervention, supervising staff, and developing the Occupational Therapy service within the unit.
You will have the support of well experienced Occupational Therapist’s with a wealth of expertise across general adult and specialist mental health services.
Role Purpose
The successful candidate will provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to service users within an acute mental health inpatient unit, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to service development, supervise staff, and ensure regulatory compliance, while benefiting from strong peer support and opportunities for CPD and career progression.
The Adult Occupational Therapy Service, provide services to the following clinical areas:
- Community Mental Health Teams
- Community Rehabilitation Teams
- Psychiatry of Later Life Teams
- Approved centre Psychiatry of later life service
- Approved centres – acute units
- Mental Health Intellectual Disability
- Eating Disorder
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive OT assessments and evidence-based interventions to adults in an acute mental health setting.
- Be responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes for service users according to service standards
- Be responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated service area(s) by supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and team working in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager
- In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager lead service planning by anticipating the changing needs of the service and service users
- Supervise and support a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist and/or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the OT service within the approved centre.
- Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and relevant others.
- Develop and implement service / business plans, quality initiatives, audits etc. and report on outcomes in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager.
- Maintain service delivery in line with HSE standards, policies, and regulations.
- Engage in service meetings, care planning, and multidisciplinary case discussions.
- Operate within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice within Ireland and in accordance with local guidelines
Essential Requirements:
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
- CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience as an OT.
- Previous experience in mental health desirable.
- HSE mandatory training completed (or willingness to complete before starting)
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
- A collaborative, recovery-oriented, and person-centred approach.
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
Next steps:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139
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Job Title: Occupational Therapist -Young Adult Mental Health
Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Contract type: 1 year contract, Full Time 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE Pay Scale Applies, depending on experience.
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join a progressive Young Adult Mental Health Team based in Portlaoise.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is eager to contribute to a collaborative and innovative mental health service that puts young people at the centre of their care.
You’ll work alongside a dynamic team of professionals, offering therapeutic input to young adults navigating complex mental health challenges. This role will allow you to apply your clinical expertise across a variety of interventions, while gaining valuable experience in a specialised mental health setting.
Role:
- Help young adults regain independence and improve their quality of life.
- You will work in a supportive team
- Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with experienced mental health professionals.
- You will develop your skills and gain hands on experience in evidence-based mental health interventions and occupational therapy assessments.
- You will have an excellent work life balance.
- You will have with structured support and supervision.
Primary Duties:
- Conduct occupational therapy assessments to evaluate how young people’s mental health conditions impact their daily lives.
- Develop and implement individualised intervention plans to support independent living, education, and social participation.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers.
- Actively participate in care planning, goal setting, and discharge planning for service users.
- Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions focused on enhancing functional skills, coping strategies, and overall well-being.
- Support service users in building confidence, managing daily activities, and reintegrating into community life.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with best practices and regulatory standards.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Hold full CORU registration
- Ability to work with individuals/groups within a supportive environment.
- Passion for working with young adults in mental health settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team and with service users.
- Ability to deliver therapeutic interventions in both individual and group settings.
- Previous experience in Mental Health or Young Adult Services is desirable but not essential.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to join a friendly, supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139
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Excel Healthcare is currently recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse to work on an agency basis across both public and private care settings in Kilkenny.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical experience while benefiting from flexible work arrangements tailored to your availability. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
Key Responsibilities of this Mental Health Nurse role:
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Conduct ongoing assessments of patients’ mental and physical health.
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Create, implement, and review individualised care plans.
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Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
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Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.
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Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
Candidate Requirements of this Mental Health Nurse role:
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Current registration with the Psychiatric Division of the NMBI.
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Relevant qualifications and up-to-date HSE-required certifications (e.g., TMVA/MAPA, Manual Handling, Infection Control).
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Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to person-centred care.
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Must be eligible to work in Ireland and currently based in Ireland (sponsorship is not available).
Benefits:
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Flexible scheduling with access to a variety of shifts across public and private hospitals.
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Competitive pay rates in line with the HSE scale, paid weekly.
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24/7 support from our dedicated healthcare recruitment team.
Interested in this Agency Mental Health Nurse role in Kilkenny?
Contact Noor 087 760 6557 or apply below.
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