Senior Occupational Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Galway; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Galway is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Primary Care Team serving East Galway and South Roscommon. You will deliver person-centred assessments and interventions to adults in the community, supporting independence and wellbeing.

The role operates within a multidisciplinary team, with governance provided by the Occupational Therapy Manager and Network Manager. Immediate start available, 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with CORU.
• Relevant post-qualification clinical experience, including experience working with adults.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Access to your own transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to adults within the primary care setting.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans to promote independence and participation in daily activities.
• Assess functional abilities and recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations and supports.
• Carry out community-based assessments and home visits as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Mountbellew Primary Care Team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to professional standards and clinical governance requirements.
• Support the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy service.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical reasoning

Care planning

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Primary Care Team in the East Galway and South Roscommon Network.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior OT to provide a community-based occupational therapy service to adults living in the Galway area, supporting their independence, functional ability and overall quality of life.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will deliver person-centred assessments and interventions tailored to the needs of adults within the community. Clinical governance will be provided by the Occupational Therapy Manager, with operational line management provided by the Network Manager.

This position is available for immediate filling and offers 24 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to adults within the primary care setting.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans to promote independence and participation in daily activities.
• Assess functional abilities and recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations and supports.
• Carry out community-based assessments and home visits as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Mountbellew Primary Care Team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to professional standards and clinical governance requirements.
• Support the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy service.

Requirements

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with CORU.
• Relevant post-qualification clinical experience, including experience working with adults.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Access to your own transport is essential, as the role involves providing a community-based service.

What’s on Offer?

• An opportunity to join an established Primary Care Team.
• A rewarding role supporting adults to maintain independence within their community.
• Collaborative working within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• A part-time position offering 24 hours per week.
• Immediate start available.

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