Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics

Allied Health/Nursing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) will provide assessment, intervention, and support services to children and young people presenting with developmental, sensory, physical, emotional, behavioural, and functional difficulties within a primary care setting.

The role focuses on enabling children to participate as fully as possible in everyday activities including self-care, play, school participation, social interaction, and family life.

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in Occupational Therapy recognised by the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Current registration with CORU.
• Experience working with children and families in paediatric services.
• Experience completing paediatric occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess children referred to the service using standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.
• Identify strengths, needs, and functional goals in partnership with children, families, and relevant professionals.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans based on clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions in clinic, home, school, preschool, and community settings as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations for environmental adaptations, equipment, and assistive technology where appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate intervention outcomes and adjust plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Manage a clinical caseload effectively and prioritise referrals according to service criteria.
• Work in partnership with parents, caregivers, and families using a family-centred approach.
• Provide education, coaching, and practical strategies to support children’s participation in daily routines.
• Facilitate parent training sessions, workshops, or group programmes where required.
• Contribute to service planning, development, and evaluation initiatives.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and outcome measurement activities.Support the development of clinical pathways and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Assist in the development of educational resources and programmes.

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics

The Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) will provide assessment, intervention, and support services to children and young people presenting with developmental, sensory, physical, emotional, behavioural, and functional difficulties within a primary care setting. The role focuses on enabling children to participate as fully as possible in everyday activities including self-care, play, school participation, social interaction, and family life.

I can consider either a Staff or a Senior grade for this role based in South Dublin

Responsibilities of Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics

• Assess children referred to the service using standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.
• Identify strengths, needs, and functional goals in partnership with children, families, and relevant professionals.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans based on clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions in clinic, home, school, preschool, and community settings as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations for environmental adaptations, equipment, and assistive technology where appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate intervention outcomes and adjust plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Manage a clinical caseload effectively and prioritise referrals according to service criteria.

Family and Caregiver Support

• Work in partnership with parents, caregivers, and families using a family-centred approach.
• Provide education, coaching, and practical strategies to support children’s participation in daily routines.
• Facilitate parent training sessions, workshops, or group programmes where required.

• Contribute to service planning, development, and evaluation initiatives.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and outcome measurement activities.Support the development of clinical pathways and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Assist in the development of educational resources and programmes.

Requirements of Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics

• Degree or MSc in Occupational Therapy recognised by the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Current registration with CORU

• Experience working with children and families in paediatric services.
• Experience completing paediatric occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

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