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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full Time, agency contract, 6-12 month, likely to be extended.
Location: Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales for Senior Grade Occupational Therapists

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a Paediatric Primary Care team in Enniscorthy, to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist.

This is a unique opportunity to join a service that truly values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families in your community.

Whether you are a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist ready to progress or an established Senior Occupational Therapist seeking a new, rewarding role, you will be supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to providing high-quality, family-centred care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive, child-centred occupational therapy assessments for children aged 9 years and older with a range of developmental, sensory, physical, and emotional needs.
• Formulate individualised, evidence-based intervention plans that support participation and independence in daily activities such as self-care, school-related tasks, and play.
• Deliver direct and indirect interventions using a combination of clinic-based sessions, school visits, home visits, and group programmes.
• Focus on developing functional skills, sensory processing, fine and gross motor abilities, handwriting, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.
• Support children with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and other developmental or neurological conditions.
• Work collaboratively as part of a Primary Care multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Public Health Nurses.
• Liaise with families, teachers, SNAs, and other community professionals to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to each child’s care.
• Provide education, training, and strategies to parents, teachers, and carers to support carryover of therapy goals in natural environments.
• Attend case conferences and contribute to Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) where required.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and guidance to Staff Grade OTs, students, and therapy assistants.
• Take a lead role in service planning and development initiatives aimed at improving access, quality, and outcomes for paediatric clients.

• Participate in or lead service audits, quality improvement projects, and clinical research activities.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of group therapy programmes and innovative service delivery models
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with HSE, CORU, and local policies.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments and safeguarding procedures are in place for each client.
• Adhere to professional standards of practice, health and safety regulations, and data protection policies.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice to support professional development.

Requirements

• Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Be registered with CORU as an Occupational Therapist (Essential).
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, with significant paediatric clinical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise working with school-aged children (9+ years), including children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent understanding of sensory integration, developmental milestones, handwriting intervention, assistive technology, and functional skill development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, educators, and allied health professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a child- and family-centred approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for community and school visits).

Benefits:

• Competitive HSE salary scale with annual increments.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment.
• Regular clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Opportunities for CPD and further paediatric-focused training.

What you need to do now:

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

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