Senior Occupational Health Physiotherapist

Allied Health/Nursing; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join an Adult Primary Care Team in South Dublin. The role focuses on community-based care for adults 18+, promoting independence and quality of life through assessments and bespoke interventions.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team in clinic and home settings, providing comprehensive therapy, developing treatment plans, and supporting clients in daily living activities. A car is required for visits.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• CORU registration or eligibility.
• Minimum of three years’ full-time post-qualification clinical experience.
• Experience working with adults in a community, primary care or relevant clinical setting.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Access to a car is required for community and domiciliary visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults within a primary care setting.
• Assess functional abilities and identify supports to promote independence in daily living.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on clients’ needs and goals.
• Recommend equipment, adaptations and strategies to support safe and independent living.
• Carry out home assessments and domiciliary visits where required.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT and other community health professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support ongoing service development at Senior Grade level.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical reasoning

Care planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor/Master of Occupational Therapy

CORU registration eligibility

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join an Adult Primary Care Team based in South Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior OT to work within a community-based healthcare service, supporting adults aged 18 and over to maintain and improve their independence, functional ability and overall quality of life.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing occupational therapy assessments and interventions in both clinic and community settings, including clients’ homes where required.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist:

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults within a primary care setting.
• Assess functional abilities and identify appropriate supports to promote independence in daily living.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on clients’ needs and goals.
• Recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations and strategies to support safe and independent living.
• Carry out home assessments and domiciliary visits where required.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other community healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure high standards of professional practice.
• Contribute to service development and provide clinical guidance and support where appropriate at Senior Grade level.

Requirements for the Occupational Therapist:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with CORU.
• A minimum of three years’ full-time post-qualification clinical experience, or an equivalent aggregate of full-time experience, in line with Senior Grade requirements.
• Experience working with adults in a community, primary care or relevant clinical setting.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Access to a car is required, as the role may involve community and domiciliary visits.

What’s on Offer?

• An opportunity to work within a community-based adult healthcare service.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to clients’ independence and quality of life.
• Collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team.
• A rewarding opportunity to further develop your clinical experience within Adult Primary Care.