Job Tag: Senior Occupational Therapist

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 disabilities)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Disability Services
Location: Longford or Mullingar (Community Adult Disability Team)
Contract Type: Full-time Agency Contract (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE Senior Occupational Therapist Pay Scale (commensurate with experience)

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a well-established Adult Disability Team in Longford / Mullingar.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for adult physical and sensory disability, including conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, neurological conditions, and complex physical disabilities.

This role offers a rewarding community-based caseload, strong multidisciplinary collaboration, and an excellent work-life balance.

About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist within Adult Disability Services, you will work with adults who have physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities, supporting independence, participation, and quality of life across home and community settings.

You will play a key role in clinical leadership, service development, and the supervision of junior staff, while delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities
  • Manage a complex caseload including MS, Motor Neurone Disease, acquired neurological conditions, and long-term disability
  • Develop and implement individualised intervention plans focusing on functional independence, mobility, seating, housing, and assistive technology
  • Provide specialist OT input across ADLs, fatigue management, upper limb function, and environmental adaptations
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, nursing, and medical staff
  • Offer clinical supervision and mentorship to junior Occupational Therapists and therapy assistants
  • Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and best practice within Adult Disability Services

Essential Requirements

  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
  • Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, with at least 1 year in Adult Disability, Physical Disability, or Neurology
  • Strong experience working with physical and sensory disabilities
  • Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and report-writing skills
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff (desirable for Senior grade)
  • Full clean driver’s licence and access to a car (essential for community work)

What’s on Offer

  • HSE Senior OT salary scale
  • Full-time, 35-hour week with excellent work-life balance
  • Ongoing CPD, training, and professional development
  • Regular clinical supervision and MDT support
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Adult Disability Services

Apply Now

If you are a Senior Occupational Therapist looking to progress your career within Adult Disability Services in Longford or Mullingar, we would love to hear from you.

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 (CAMHS)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist (CAMHS ADHD)

Location: Grange Gorman, Dublin

Contract Type: One year agency contract likely to be extended

Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week)

Salary: HSE-Aligned Pay Scales for a Senior Occupational Therapist

Excel Recruitment is partnering with a leading HSE CAMHS service to recruit an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist for its established CAMHS ADHD Team in Grange Gorman.

This role will suit a clinically confident OT who understands the Irish healthcare system, can work effectively within a CAMHS multidisciplinary environment, and is ready to bring structure, innovation and practical occupational therapy expertise to children and adolescents living with ADHD.

Role Purpose

The successful Senior Occupational Therapist will provide specialist assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for children and adolescents with ADHD, working as a key member of a well-established CAMHS multidisciplinary team.

As this is a newly developed Senior OT post, you will have a meaningful opportunity to define the Occupational Therapy contribution to the CAMHS ADHD service, particularly around executive functioning, sensory regulation, emotional regulation, school participation, daily routines, family support and practical strategies that help young people manage everyday life.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for children and adolescents with ADHD.
  • Developing the OT pathway within an established CAMHS ADHD team where this Senior OT post is newly created.
  • Designing and delivering practical individual and group-based interventions focused on executive functioning, organisation, routines, sensory regulation, emotional regulation, school participation and daily living skills.
  • Working closely with Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work and other allied health colleagues to support child- and family-centred CAMHS care.
  • Contributing to service development, clinical governance, referral pathways and best-practice standards for OT within CAMHS ADHD services.
  • Providing leadership, supervision and support as the OT element of the service continues to grow.

Essential Requirements

  • A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Previous CAMHS ADHD experience, ideally within child and adolescent mental health, neurodevelopmental or a related specialist service.
  • A strong understanding of the Irish healthcare system, including HSE CAMHS pathways and child and adolescent mental health services.
  • Excellent clinical reasoning, documentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Confidence working independently while also contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
  • A practical, child- and family-centred approach to supporting young people with ADHD.

Why this role stands out

  • You will be joining an established CAMHS ADHD team, not building the service in isolation.
  • This is the first Senior OT role within the team, giving you genuine influence over how OT is embedded and developed.
  • The role offers a rare mix of specialist clinical work, service development and senior-level leadership.
  • You will work with children, adolescents and families where OT input can make a tangible difference to everyday functioning, confidence, participation and school life.

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion about this excellent Senior OT opportunity in CAMHS ADHD, please contact Charlene Cooke by email or telephone on 00353 89 9455139 EXCLCHAR.

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 (Older persons)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation
Location: Rathfarnham, Dublin
Salary: €65,000-€75,000 DOE + excellent benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading healthcare employer committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care across its network of facilities.

This permanent role is based in Rathfarnham, Dublin, with some travel across another nearby site within easy reach.

This employer has over two decades of experience and a growing portfolio of specialist rehabilitation and residential services, the organisation continues to develop innovative models of care to support residents and patients with diverse and complex needs.

The successful candidate: You will support high-quality rehabilitation services for residents and patients with a wide range of needs, including those recovering from ABI, stroke, and complex medical events.

Role:

  • Responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment/ intervention programmes for service users according to service standards
  • Assessments to include but are not limited to seating assessments, complete functional assessments, complete hand assessments, cognitive assessments and recommendations on environmental layout.
  • Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment/intervention planning and in the provision of support and advice.
  • Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate.
  • Ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries are in accordance with professional standards
  • Be involved in service planning and development by anticipating the changing needs of the service and service users for the inpatient service
  • Demonstrate a commitment to research and evidence-based practice, identifying and contributing to research, clinical evaluation and audit opportunities
  • Arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner within settings appropriate to service users’ needs and in line with local policy/guidelines. Attend review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc.
  • Maintain quality standards of practice and participate in quality assurance and clinical audits as appropriate.
  • Be responsible for adhering to existing standards and protocols and for leading out on the development and maintenance of standards/strategies for quality improvement and outcome measurement

Requirements:

  • CORU-registered Occupational Therapist.
  • Minimum 2+ years post-qualification experience, ideally including work with older people, stroke, dementia, or post-acute rehabilitation.
  • Confidence in handling complex discharges, cognitive assessments, and assistive technologies.
  • Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills, with a collaborative, MDT-driven approach.
  • Previous leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.

Eligibility criteria:

  • CORU-registered Occupational Therapist.
  • 2 year minimum, post-graduate experience as an Occupational Therapist
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and MDT collaboration skills.
  • Full, clean Irish driving licence and access to a car
  • Previous experience in a nursing home, residential, or step-down setting is a distinct advantage.

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary of €65,000-€75,000, depending on experience
  • Excellent employee benefits package including pension, sick pay scheme, and CPD allowance
  • Access to mentorship, training, and structured career progression
  • Supportive environment with experienced leadership in place
  • Chance to truly shape patient care and service development in one of Ireland’s most advanced rehab settings.

How to apply:

For a confidential discussion, contact Charlene Cooke at or call +353 89 9455139 today.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

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

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.

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
  • Flexibility to travel within the Longford 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.

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Senior Occupational Therapist (Acute)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Clonmel
Contract: Full‑time, 35 hours per week, 6‑month contract with strong potential for extension
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Grade pay scale, commensurate with experience

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.

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a well‑established multidisciplinary team in a busy acute hospital in Clonmel.

This role is offering excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute at senior clinical level across diverse caseloads including Neuro, Stroke, Orthopaedics, Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high quality, patient centred care across a range of clinical specialties, including neurology, orthopaedics, surgery, stroke, and rehabilitation.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans that promote independence and functional recovery.
  • Collaborate closely with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and effective care.
  • Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical leadership to junior staff and students, supporting their development and ensuring best‑practice standards.
  • Contribute to ongoing service development, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental planning.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and participate in training to further advance clinical and leadership skills.

Requirements:

  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential).
  • Minimum of three years post‑graduate experience, with substantial exposure to acute hospital settings.
  • Strong clinical expertise across orthopaedics, neurology, medical and surgical rehabilitation.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and leadership development.

Next steps:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139

Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

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

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.

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
  • Flexibility to travel within the Longford 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 (Acute)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Clonmel
Contract: Full‑time, 35 hours per week, 6‑month contract with strong potential for extension
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Grade pay scale, commensurate with experience

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.

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a well‑established multidisciplinary team in a busy acute hospital in Clonmel.

This role is offering excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute at senior clinical level across diverse caseloads including Neuro, Stroke, Orthopaedics, Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high quality, patient centred care across a range of clinical specialties, including neurology, orthopaedics, surgery, stroke, and rehabilitation.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans that promote independence and functional recovery.
  • Collaborate closely with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and effective care.
  • Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical leadership to junior staff and students, supporting their development and ensuring best‑practice standards.
  • Contribute to ongoing service development, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental planning.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and participate in training to further advance clinical and leadership skills.

Requirements:

  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential).
  • Minimum of three years post‑graduate experience, with substantial exposure to acute hospital settings.
  • Strong clinical expertise across orthopaedics, neurology, medical and surgical rehabilitation.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and leadership development.

Next steps:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139