Senior Occupational Therapist

The Rehab Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionLeave

Educational leave

24 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Health and Wellbeing programme

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist for Quest Acquired Brain Injury in Galway. This permanent, 14-hour-per-week post requires CORU registration, AOTI membership, and senior clinical expertise to deliver therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop curricula, assess trainee needs, and maintain comprehensive records while collaborating with ITB staff and rehabilitation colleagues to optimize client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification approved by the CORU as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current membership of AOTI and CORU.
• Recognised professional accreditation in Occupational Therapy by AOTI.
• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide systematic training according to specified curricula and maintain trainee progress records.
• Act as a key member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team, evaluating trainee needs and supporting occupational rehabilitation.
• Develop curricula and rehabilitation interventions in coordination with programme development and rehabilitation officers.
• Collaborate with ITB academic and administrative staff and with Peer-Mentoring Resources.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Education

CORU-registered Occupational Therapist

AOTI membership

AOTI accreditation

3 years post-qualification experience

Job description

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.

Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Senior Occupational Therapist in Quest Acquired brain injury

Permanent Contract, 14 hours

9A Liosban Business Pk, Tuam Road, Galway, H91WP9A

Job Purpose

The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the development and delivery of therapeutic interventions and Strategies to clients in accordance with the agreed training programme. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary support team at Quest and will be actively involved with daily activities.

What we’re looking for:

• Hold a qualification approved by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU;
• Current membership of AOTI and CORU
• Recognised professional accreditation in Occupational Therapy by Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI)
• 3 years post qualification experience –
• Sufficient clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role

Your Responsibilities

• Provide systematic training according to specified curricula, maintaining all records required for effective monitoring of trainee’s progress. You will be required to maintain records and produce reports on same, effectively communicating verbally and/or in writing, progress results as required. –
• Operating a key member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitate team, you will evaluate assess the needs of each trainee Client and produce a profile of those needs in order to support the occupational rehabilitation of each trainee, co-operating fully with the Occupational Therapist of other sections, as required. Liaise with academic and administrative staff at ITB, and with Peer-Mentoring Resources. –
• Operating a key member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitate team, you will evaluate the needs of each trainee and produce a profile of those needs in order to support the occupational rehabilitation of each trainee, co-operating fully with the Occupational rehabilitation of each trainee, co-operating fully with the Occupational Therapists of other sections, as required.
• Develop curricula and innovative rehabilitation interventions in co-operation with Programme Development and Rehabilitation Officers, meeting the needs of learners. Share knowledge and best practice strategies and contribute towards research to evaluate the effectiveness of the OT service.

Closing Date: 23rd September 2026

What we Offer:

*Company Pension Scheme

• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

• Educational leave

• 24 days annual leave

• Bike to work scheme

• Tax saver travel scheme

• Income protection

• Unpaid leave

• Health and Wellbeing programme

• Company credit union scheme

• Employee discount scheme

• Digital Doctor

• Financial support for studying and study leave

• Long Service Reward Scheme

• Sick leave

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer