Occupational Therapist

FHLB Des Moines; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System Galway is inviting applications for an Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) on a permanent 33 hours per week basis. The successful candidate will coordinate activity and resources within the Occupational Therapy department to deliver a holistic therapy service to patients.

The role requires CORU registration, strong clinical knowledge for acute and elderly patients, and experience in discharge planning with MDT input.

Qualifications

• Be registered on the CORU register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board.
• Demonstrate ability to assess and treat acute and elderly patients using evidence-based practice.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting with physical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and review treatment programs for patients.
• Communicate results and recommendations to the team in writing or verbally.
• Attend ward rounds, team meetings and case conferences as designated by senior staff.

Skills

CORU Registered

Clinical assessment

Acute care

Discharge planning

Education

CORU Registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) – Permanent 33 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) to join the Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway. Ireland’s Largest Private Healthcare provider.

Job Purpose

The post holder has a pivotal role in coordinating activity and resources within the Occupational Therapy department service, ensuring a holistic and appropriate therapy service is provided to patients. Responsibility for current service provision and development as part of the overall service planning and delivery.

Ideal Candidate

• Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge of OT assessment and treatment of acute and elderly patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions using evidence-based practice
• Demonstrate experience in an acute hospital setting working with physical conditions
• Demonstrate knowledge of current models of practice and experience in the implementation of treatment/ intervention.
• Demonstrate knowledge of complex discharge planning along side MDT

Essential Qualifications

• Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Experience & Responsibility

The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient always comes first and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and review of treatment / intervention programs for patients according to service standards. Communicate verbally and/ or in writing results of assessments, treatment/ intervention programs and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with requirements. Attend ward rounds, team meetings, case conferences, clinics, etc. as designated by Senior Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Manager

Closing date for applications: Friday –11th September 2026

Equal Opportunities

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

About the Employer

As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare. Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves. With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork. Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.

For informal enquiries: Philomena Martin- [e-mail]