Job Tag: Primary Care

Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult Primary care)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care
Location: Mountbellew, Co. Galway
Contract Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contract Duration: Ongoing agency contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Grade Occupational Therapist Pay Scales

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a Senior Grade Occupational Therapist on behalf of an Adult Primary Care in Mountbellew.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to deliver and lead high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions for adults with a variety of physical, cognitive, and functional needs. This post will cover the North East Galway region only, and you will play a critical role in enabling individuals to live independently, manage daily tasks, and engage fully in their communities.

What to expect:

  • Work with autonomy while receiving regular supervision and peer support.
  • Engage in meaningful clinical work that has a real impact on people’s daily lives.
  • Benefit from an excellent working culture, focused on teamwork and professional development.
  • Opportunity to influence service design and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and lead a complex adult caseload including clients with long-term conditions, disabilities, and age-related challenges.
  • Carry out comprehensive assessments of function, cognition, and daily living skills, both in clinic and domiciliary settings.
  • Develop tailored treatment plans and interventions to support optimal independence and function.
  • Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to junior Occupational Therapists and students.
  • Liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams including Public Health Nurses, Physiotherapists, GPs, and Home Support teams to ensure coordinated care.
  • Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Actively participate in CPD, peer reviews, and ongoing professional training.
  • Engage in early intervention, hospital discharge planning, and long-term condition management strategies.

Requirements:

  • BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy
  • CORU Registration (essential)
  • Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience, with strong emphasis on adult rehabilitation, primary care, or community settings
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing complex cases, delivering home assessments, and developing reablement programmes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion for client-centred care, promoting independence and social inclusion
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for home visits

Apply Now!

If you are a motivated Senior Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call +353 89 9455139.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full Time, Agency Contract (6-12 months)
Location: Longford town

Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior OT pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a HSE Primary Care team, based in Longford town.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to take on a senior role within a very supportive, thriving, child-centred multidisciplinary team-offering strong clinical leadership, autonomy, and real opportunities to contribute to service development.

Overview

As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role within the Primary Care multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, child-centred assessment and intervention services for children aged 9 years and older.

You will manage a complex paediatric caseload and provide clinical guidance and support to junior staff, while contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of the service.

This role offers a collaborative and supportive environment, where senior clinicians are encouraged to lead, innovate, and drive best practice in paediatric care.

Summary:

  • HSE-aligned salary at Senior level with increments
  • Comprehensive induction and onboarding
  • Access to HSE training and leadership development programmes
  • Regular clinical supervision and management support
  • Opportunity to provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff
  • Very supportive, thriving multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions
  • Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to junior Occupational Therapists and students
  • Deliver therapy across clinic, school, home, and group settings
  • Support children with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including SLTs, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and PHNs
  • Liaise with families, schools, and community professionals to ensure holistic care
  • Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards
  • Engage in ongoing CPD, reflective practice, and professional leadership

Candidate Requirements

  • Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • CORU Registration (Essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, with paediatric experience essential
  • Experience managing complex caseloads and working within multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience providing supervision or mentorship desirable
  • Strong knowledge of paediatric conditions including Autism, DCD, ADHD, and developmental delays
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a senior role

How to apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatric)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatric primarycare
Job Type: Full Time, Agency Contract
Location: Ballyfermot

Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Occupational Therapist pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a Primary Care team based in Ballyfermot.

You will benefit from strong multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to make a visible difference every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to step into a senior post within a warm, child-centred and well established multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to lead clinically, influence service development, mentor junior staff, and make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of children and families by supporting participation, independence, and quality of life.

Overview

As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be a valued senior member of the Primary Care multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, child-centred assessment and intervention services for children aged 9 years and older, helping them develop the skills they need to participate more fully in daily life.

You will manage a complex paediatric caseload, support and guide junior colleagues, and work closely with families, schools, and the wider MDT to deliver interventions that empower children and create meaningful, positive change for those who support them every day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions
  • Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to junior Occupational Therapists and students
  • Deliver therapy across clinic, school, home, and group settings
  • Support children with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including SLTs, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and PHNs
  • Liaise with families, schools, and community professionals to ensure holistic care
  • Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards
  • Engage in ongoing CPD, reflective practice, and professional leadership

Candidate Requirements

  • Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • CORU Registration (Essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year post-qualification, paediatric experience in a similar setting
  • Experience managing complex caseloads and working within multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience providing supervision or mentorship desirable
  • Strong knowledge of paediatric conditions including Autism, DCD, ADHD, and developmental delays
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a senior role
  • Flexibility to travel within the Ballyfermot area as required

How to apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatric)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full Time, Agency Contract (10 months)
Location: Clondalkin

Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Occupational Therapist pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a Primary Care team based in Clondalkin.

You will benefit from strong multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to make a visible difference every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to step into a senior post within a warm, child-centred and well-established multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to lead clinically, influence service development, mentor junior staff, and make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of children and families by supporting participation, independence, and quality of life.

Overview

As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be a valued senior member of the Primary Care multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, child-centred assessment and intervention services for children aged 9 years and older, helping them develop the skills they need to participate more fully in daily life.

You will manage a complex paediatric caseload, support and guide junior colleagues, and work closely with families, schools, and the wider MDT to deliver interventions that empower children and create meaningful, positive change for those who support them every day.

If you are looking for a senior opportunity where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will shape best practice, this Clondalkin-based role offers the ideal blend of leadership, collaboration, and meaningful clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions
  • Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to junior Occupational Therapists and students
  • Deliver therapy across clinic, school, home, and group settings
  • Support children with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including SLTs, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and PHNs
  • Liaise with families, schools, and community professionals to ensure holistic care
  • Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards
  • Engage in ongoing CPD, reflective practice, and professional leadership

Candidate Requirements

  • Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • CORU Registration (Essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, with paediatric experience for the Senior Occupational Therapist role.
  • Staff Grade Occupational Therapists with 2 years’ post-qualification experience will also be considered for Staff Grade OT opportunities.
  • Experience managing complex caseloads and working within multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience providing supervision or mentorship desirable
  • Strong knowledge of paediatric conditions including Autism, DCD, ADHD, and developmental delays
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a senior role
  • Flexibility to travel within the Clondalkin area as required

How to apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist -Adult Primarycare

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Primary Care Adult)
Location: East Limerick or north Tipperary base
Contract: Agency contract, fulltime, 35 hours per week

Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting experienced Staff grade Occupational Therapist’s on behalf of Primary Care Team in East Limerick and north Tipperary. The successful candidate can work in East Limerick or north Tipperary.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a community setting, providing essential Occupational Therapy services to adults requiring intervention to enhance their functional abilities and quality of life.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy interventions to adults within the Primary Care setting.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised care plans to promote functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Provide intervention in areas such as self-care, mobility, housing adaptations, equipment prescription, and falls prevention.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Public Health Nurses, and GPs.
  • Supervise and support junior staff, students, and Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring high standards of practice.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of service improvement initiatives within the Primary Care team.

Requirements:

  • Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
  • Minimum of three years post-qualification experience, with at least one year in a relevant area such as Primary Care, Community, or Rehabilitation.
  • Strong experience in assessment and intervention planning within a community or primary care setting.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues and service users.
  • Experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff or students is desirable.
  • A full driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential.
  • Current residency in Ireland with the legal right to work without restrictions.

What to expect:

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment within a well-established Primary Care Team.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development, including access to further training and CPD.
  • Regular clinical supervision.
  • Flexible and community-based working with a strong focus on patient-centred care.
  • Work in the beautiful Thurles and Templemore area, with a strong sense of community and excellent transport links.

Apply Now!

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call +353 89 9455139.

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Paediatric)

Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full Time, Agency Contract
Location: Clondalkin

Salary: Aligned with HSE Staff Grade Occupational Therapist pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Staff Grade Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a Primary Care team based in Clondalkin.

If you are ready for a rewarding new challenge where your skills and experience will be valued and developed, this could be the perfect next step in your professional journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join a warm, child-centred and well-established multidisciplinary team where you can continue to build your paediatric experience, develop your clinical skills, and make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of children and families by supporting participation, independence, and quality of life.

Overview

As a Staff Grade Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be an important member of the Primary Care multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, child-centred assessment and intervention services for children aged 9 years and older, helping them develop the skills they need to participate more fully in daily life.

You will manage a paediatric caseload and work closely with families, schools, and the wider MDT to deliver interventions that empower children and create meaningful, positive change for those who support them every day.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where your skills will be valued and you can grow your experience within a supportive service, this Clondalkin-based role offers the ideal blend of collaboration, development, and meaningful clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions
  • Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans
  • Work collaboratively with senior clinicians and the wider team to support high-quality Occupational Therapy services
  • Deliver therapy across clinic, school, home, and group settings
  • Support children with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including SLTs, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and PHNs
  • Liaise with families, schools, and community professionals to ensure holistic care
  • Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards
  • Engage in ongoing CPD, reflective practice, and continuous professional development

Candidate Requirements

  • Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • CORU Registration (Essential)
  • Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience, with paediatric experience highly desirable
  • Experience managing complex caseloads and working within multidisciplinary teams
  • A willingness to learn from experienced clinicians and develop specialist paediatric skills
  • Strong knowledge of paediatric conditions including Autism, DCD, ADHD, and developmental delays
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing your own caseload
  • Flexibility to travel within the Clondalkin area as required

How to apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatric)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full Time, Agency Contract (10 months)
Location: Clondalkin

Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Occupational Therapist pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a Primary Care team based in Clondalkin.

You will benefit from strong multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to make a visible difference every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to step into a senior post within a warm, child-centred and well-established multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to lead clinically, influence service development, mentor junior staff, and make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of children and families by supporting participation, independence, and quality of life.

Overview

As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be a valued senior member of the Primary Care multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, child-centred assessment and intervention services for children aged 9 years and older, helping them develop the skills they need to participate more fully in daily life.

You will manage a complex paediatric caseload, support and guide junior colleagues, and work closely with families, schools, and the wider MDT to deliver interventions that empower children and create meaningful, positive change for those who support them every day.

If you are looking for a senior opportunity where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will shape best practice, this Clondalkin-based role offers the ideal blend of leadership, collaboration, and meaningful clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions
  • Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to junior Occupational Therapists and students
  • Deliver therapy across clinic, school, home, and group settings
  • Support children with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including SLTs, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and PHNs
  • Liaise with families, schools, and community professionals to ensure holistic care
  • Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards
  • Engage in ongoing CPD, reflective practice, and professional leadership

Candidate Requirements

  • Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • CORU Registration (Essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, with paediatric experience for the Senior Occupational Therapist role.
  • Staff Grade Occupational Therapists with 2 years’ post-qualification experience will also be considered for Staff Grade OT opportunities.
  • Experience managing complex caseloads and working within multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience providing supervision or mentorship desirable
  • Strong knowledge of paediatric conditions including Autism, DCD, ADHD, and developmental delays
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a senior role
  • Flexibility to travel within the Clondalkin area as required

How to apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult Primarycare)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care
Location: Ballyfermot or Clondalkin Primary Care Centre
Contract Type: Full-time (35 hours per week, Monday-Friday)
Contract Duration: 6-month agency contract with potential for extension
Salary: HSE Senior Grade Occupational Therapist Pay Scales

If you’re ready for a role that offers both challenge and reward, while allowing you to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, I’d love to hear from you.

Excel Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist on behalf of a well-established Primary Care Team based in Clondalkin Primary Care Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for an adult-trained Occupational Therapist to lead and deliver a high-quality, adult-focused Occupational Therapy service within a community setting.

Overview:

The successful candidate will deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions for adults presenting with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and functional needs.

You will have a comprehensive clinical induction, access to some HSE training as required by the role (determined by OT manager).

You will have a clinical supervision with an Occupational Therapy manager. And peer support of a small, but experienced, OT Department.

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality assessment, intervention, and review for adult clients, particularly older adults and individuals living with frailty.
  • Conduct home visits to assess functional ability, safety, environmental supports, and recommend appropriate equipment or adaptations.
  • Deliver interventions focused on functional rehabilitation, falls prevention, cognitive assessment, and environmental modification.
  • Provide client-centred interventions in outpatient and community settings, developing tailored rehabilitation programmes and education plans.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate goal-focused care plans using best practice and sound clinical reasoning.
  • Monitor outcomes and adapt interventions in collaboration with clients, families, carers, and MDT colleagues.
  • Provide education and guidance to families and carers to support independence at home.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Primary Care Team, including Physiotherapists, Public Health Nurses, GPs, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, and other allied health professionals.
  • Liaise with hospitals, community services, voluntary agencies, and relevant stakeholders to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
  • Participate in integrated care pathways and frailty initiatives, including joint assessments where required.
  • Contribute to discharge planning, advocacy, and community reintegration.
  • Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff, therapy assistants, and students.

Requirements

  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential).
  • Recognised CORU-approved qualification in Occupational Therapy.
  • Preferably have some adult primary care, adult medical, adult disability, seating, complex cases, neurological or palliative care experience.
  • Access to a car (almost all work is taking place in service users homes in / around the Ballyfermot / Palmerston / Inchicore / Cherry Orchard area).
  • Have an enthusiastic attitude and be keen to take on what is a challenging work environment -meaning lower than average staffing levels, and lengthy waiting times.
  • Strong knowledge of equipment prescription, assistive technology, and environmental modifications.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary and interagency framework.
  • Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.

Apply Today

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Staff grade Psychologist (Child Primarycare)

Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist
Location: Kildare town
Contract: Fulltime Monday-Friday

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scale

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated, motivated and compassionate Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist on behalf of a Life Span Primary Care Team in Kildare.

The successful candidate: will provide high quality psychological services to individuals across the lifespan, from children, young people to adults, experiencing a range of complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health difficulties.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people and adults.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct psychological assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing a range of complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health difficulties.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on the patient needs and best practices.
  • Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including social workers, Occupational therapists and other Healthcare professionals.
  • Offer consultation, advice, and guidance to the patient, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Engage in case formulation, therapeutic planning, and goal setting.
  • Participate in MDT team meetings, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development activities.
  • Adhere to the ethical and professional standards set out by the Psychological Society of Ireland and other relevant professional bodies.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology and/or Chartered Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist through PSI.
  • Candidates qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department of Health at the time of application.
  • Eligibility for registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of a range of Psychological assessment and therapeutic models
  • Clinical assessment skills working with children, adolescents, and adults in primary care or other related clinical setting.
  • Experience working with Children, and adults with developmental and Psychological issues (eg autism, ADHD, Anxiety, depression).
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
  • Full driver’s license and access to a car.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary corresponding with experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunities for Professional development and career progression.
  • Access to regular supervision and a supportive Multidisciplinary team environment
  • Flexible working options.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 0899455139

Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatric)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full Time, Agency Contract (10 months)
Location: Clondalkin

Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Occupational Therapist pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a Primary Care team based in Clondalkin.

You will benefit from strong multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to make a visible difference every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to step into a senior post within a warm, child-centred and well-established multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to lead clinically, influence service development, mentor junior staff, and make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of children and families by supporting participation, independence, and quality of life.

Overview

As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be a valued senior member of the Primary Care multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, child-centred assessment and intervention services for children aged 9 years and older, helping them develop the skills they need to participate more fully in daily life.

You will manage a complex paediatric caseload, support and guide junior colleagues, and work closely with families, schools, and the wider MDT to deliver interventions that empower children and create meaningful, positive change for those who support them every day.

If you are looking for a senior opportunity where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will shape best practice, this Clondalkin-based role offers the ideal blend of leadership, collaboration, and meaningful clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions
  • Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to junior Occupational Therapists and students
  • Deliver therapy across clinic, school, home, and group settings
  • Support children with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including SLTs, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and PHNs
  • Liaise with families, schools, and community professionals to ensure holistic care
  • Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards
  • Engage in ongoing CPD, reflective practice, and professional leadership

Candidate Requirements

  • Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • CORU Registration (Essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, with paediatric experience for the Senior Occupational Therapist role.
  • Staff Grade Occupational Therapists with 2 years’ post-qualification experience will also be considered for Staff Grade OT opportunities.
  • Experience managing complex caseloads and working within multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience providing supervision or mentorship desirable
  • Strong knowledge of paediatric conditions including Autism, DCD, ADHD, and developmental delays
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a senior role
  • Flexibility to travel within the Clondalkin area as required

How to apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.