Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult Disabilities)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Disability Services
Location: Longford
Contract Type: Senior Occupational Therapist: Full-time 1 year agency contract

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist, passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities?

A well supported HSE disability team in Longford is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their team.

If you are you looking for an opportunity for growth and development in your occupational therapy career, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a well established, adult intellectual disability team in Longford.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine clients’ needs, strengths, and goals.
  • Develop and implement personalised intervention plans to enhance independence, daily living skills, and community participation.
  • Utilise evidence-based occupational therapy techniques to address sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges.
  • Provide clinical leadership in OT-related matters, ensuring quality and safety in service delivery.
  • Offer mentorship and clinical supervision to junior therapists and therapy assistants.
  • Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support clients in reaching their full potential.

Essential Requirements:

  • CORU-registered Occupational Therapist.
  • For the Senior grade position, a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience, with at least one year in adult disability services.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and service users.
  • Experience in mentoring or supervising junior staff is desirable.
  • Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential for this community-based role.

Summary:

  • Competitive salary aligned with the HSE pay scale.
  • Ongoing professional development with access to training and CPD opportunities.
  • Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
  • A fulfilling role where your expertise and dedication truly make a difference.

Next Steps:

If you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to join an Adult Disability Team, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Charlene Cooke at or call +353 89 9455139 today.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult Disabilities)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Disability Services
Location: Longford
Contract Type: Senior Occupational Therapist: Full-time 6-month agency contract

Contract Type: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist: Full-time, 6-month agency contract
Salary: In line with HSE Pay Scales

Are you an Occupational Therapist passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities?

A well supported HSE disability team in Longford is recruiting passionate Occupational Therapist to join their team.

If you are you looking for an opportunity for growth and development in your occupational therapy career, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist and a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join an adult intellectual disability team in Longford.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine clients’ needs, strengths, and goals.
  • Develop and implement personalised intervention plans to enhance independence, daily living skills, and community participation.
  • Utilise evidence-based occupational therapy techniques to address sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges.
  • Provide clinical leadership in OT-related matters, ensuring quality and safety in service delivery.
  • Offer mentorship and clinical supervision to junior therapists and therapy assistants.
  • Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support clients in reaching their full potential.

Essential Requirements:

  • CORU-registered Occupational Therapist.
  • For the Senior grade position, a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience, with at least one year in adult disability services.
  • For the Staff grade position, a minimum of one-year post-qualification experience, with at least one year in adult disability services.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and service users.
  • Experience in mentoring or supervising junior staff is desirable.
  • Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential for this community-based role.

Summary:

  • Competitive salary aligned with the HSE pay scale.
  • Ongoing professional development with access to training and CPD opportunities.
  • Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
  • A fulfilling role where your expertise and dedication truly make a difference.

Next Steps:

If you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to join an Adult Disability Team, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Charlene Cooke at or call +353 89 9455139 today.

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Occupational Therapist (Later Life Psychiatry)

Job Title: Senior or Staff grade Occupational Therapist – Later Life Psychiatry Inpatient Service
Location: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Contract Type: Agency, 1-Year Contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscales for Senior Occupational Therapist

Excel Healthcare is proud to be recruiting an Occupational Therapist on behalf of an inpatient Later Life Psychiatry Team based in Mullingar.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong clinical interest in later life psychiatry and working with the ageing population.

We require an Occupational Therapist who’s confident managing complex mental health presentations in a rehabilitation-focused inpatient setting.

Key Aspects of the Role:

  • Close collaboration with a Senior OT in the Community Later Life Psychiatry Team.
  • Older adults with dementia and/or long-standing mental health challenges now presenting with age-related needs.
  • Seating assessments and interventions, particularly for clients with complex physical and cognitive needs.
  • Supporting meaningful engagement in daily activities within the inpatient setting.
  • Working towards discharge planning in collaboration with the community OT team.
  • You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing.
  • A broader network of Mental Health OTs across the Mullingar area
  • Line management provided by a dedicated Mental Health Occupational Therapy Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver Occupational therapy interventions to older adults with cognitive, physical, and mental health needs.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments with a focus on functional ability, cognitive function, and daily living skills
  • Develop and implement compensatory strategies that support autonomy and participation in meaningful activities.
  • Complete specialist seating assessments and interventions for clients with complex needs.
  • Facilitate individual and group-based programmes within the inpatient environment.
  • Support the discharge planning process in close collaboration with the Community Later Life Psychiatry OT team.
  • Contribute to the development of the OT service, engage in clinical audit, and support best practice initiatives.
  • Work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, social work, and psychology.

Essential Requirements:

  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
  • CORU Registration (essential)
  • A strong interest in working with older adults in a mental health context.
  • Confidence in delivering compensatory and enabling interventions.
  • A collaborative and person-centred approach to care planning and rehabilitation.
  • Experience or interest in seating and positioning interventions.
  • A collaborative, recovery-oriented, and person-centred approach.
  • Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.

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

Senior Occupational Therapist (Acute Medicine and Surgery)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist, Acute Medicine and Surgery (fulltime, permanent
Location: Tallaght, Dublin 24
Contract: Fulltime, 35 hours per week

Salary: HSE salary scale €64,551-€76,007

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a one of Ireland’s teaching hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive team, gaining experience across a wide range of areas including Orthopaedics, Medical, Surgical, and the Medical Assessment Unit.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide expert assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for patients across a variety of acute settings.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will gain exposure and professional growth in a wide range of clinical areas, including: Acute Medical & Surgical Wards, Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics & Trauma, Stroke & Neurology and Acute Rehabilitation Services.

Benefits

  • Up to 5 paid study days per year plus access to CPD funding.
  • Free access to CPD courses via the on-site Centre for Learning & Development.
  • Access to an in-house team specifically designed to provide coaching and financial backing for your service development projects.
  • Regular, structured clinical supervision and internal clinical skills workshops.
  • On-site creche, subsidised canteen (The Phoenix), and a robust Employee Assistance Programme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and provide high-quality patient care within a fast-paced acute setting.
  • Assess, plan, and implement individualised treatment plans for patients in orthopaedics, medical, surgical, and the medical assessment unit.
  • Supervise and mentor junior Occupational Therapists and students.
  • Drive service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
  • Promote functional independence through rehabilitation interventions and discharge planning.
  • Educate patients and their families about therapy goals and progress.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with hospital policies.
  • Participate in service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and training opportunities.

Requirements:

  • CORU Registration as an Occupational Therapist (Essential).
  • A minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience, with at least 1 year in an acute hospital setting.
  • Strong clinical skills, particularly in orthopaedics, surgical, and medical rehabilitation.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously while also contributing effectively to an MDT.
  • Leadership and mentoring experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patients and work effectively within a team.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment.

Apply Now!

If you are a motivated Senior OT looking for a role that offers both clinical challenge and exceptional rewards, we would love to hear from you!

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