Job Tag: Occupational Therapist

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (inpatient mental health)

Job Title: Staff grade Occupational Therapist -Adult Mental Health
Location: St. Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar
Contract Type: Full-time

Contract length 1 year contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE PayScale for Staff grade Occupational Therapist

Excel Healthcare are delighted to recruit a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist on behalf of a HSE Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service in Mullingar.
This role suits an Occupational Therapist who is keen to develop clinical skills in acute mental health, contribute meaningfully to client recovery, and work within a collaborative MDT across two inpatient units.

About the Service

  • You will work across an acute admission unit, providing assessment and intervention for individuals in crisis
  • A rehabilitation/step‑down unit, supporting longer‑term recovery and community reintegration
  • The service is in the process of developing two new therapy suites, offering you the chance to shape therapeutic environments and contribute to meaningful service development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver occupation‑focused assessments and interventions in acute mental health
  • Support clients with functional recovery and discharge planning
  • Provide both individual and group‑based therapeutic programmes
  • Contribute to the development of therapy spaces and service improvements
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with nursing, psychiatry, psychology, and social work
  • Participate in quality improvement, clinical audit, and best‑practice initiatives

Essential Requirements

  • Recognised BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (CORU‑recognised qualification)
  • CORU registration (essential)
  • Interest or experience in adult mental health, acute care, or inpatient settings
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to recovery‑focused, person centred care

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

Occupational Therapist – Transitional Care

Occupational Therapist

Excel Healthcare is delighted to be partnering with our client in Dublin 5, to hire an Occupational Therapist for one of their large transitional care facilities. This is a great chance to become a part of one of Ireland’s leading healthcare providers, whether you have experience in a similar role or are just starting out in your career.

This particular client receives patients from Dublin’s major acute hospitals and provides short-term transitional care on behalf of the HSE. The focus for patients is on reablement and Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients re-learn and learn everyday skills, allowing them to become independent and return to the community. Our client offers a supportive and welcoming work environment, with strong clinical oversight for the Occupational Therapy department.

Responsibilities of this Occupational Therapist job

  • Assess, plan and implement personalized patient treatment programmes
  • Document assessments, interventions and patients progress appropriately
  • Work closely with patients, their families and other MDT members to facilitate treatment planning
  • Manage patient caseload efficiently
  • Adhere to local policies and procedures as well as legislations set out by CORU

Requirements

  • Occupational Therapy qualification
  • Active registration with CORU
  • Experience working as an OT in the Irish Healthcare System is desirable

Benefits of this job

  • Competitive pay and premiums
  • Supportive and friendly work environment
  • Subsidised meals
  • Daytime working hours on a Monday to Friday schedule

If you might be interested in this role or other opportunities available, don’t hesitate to contact Caoimhe on 087 701 3426 or submit your CV below. Your application will be treated as confidential.

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