Senior Occupational Therapist

The Rehab Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Educational Leave

24 Days Leave

Bike to Work

Tax Saver Travel

Income Protection

Unpaid Leave

Health & Wellbeing

Credit Union

Employee Discount

Digital Doctor

Study Support

Long Service Reward

Sick Leave

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Galway is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for Quest Acquired Brain Injury with a permanent contract for 14 hours per week. You will lead therapeutic interventions, work with a multidisciplinary team, and advance rehabilitation curricula while ensuring high standards of client care.

Applicants must be CORU registered, an AOTI member, and demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and research-informed practice to support trainees and clients.

Qualifications

• Must hold CORU-approved OT qualification.
• Current AOTI and CORU membership.
• Accreditation by Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI).
• 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Sufficient clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide systematic training according to specified curricula and maintain trainee progress records.
• Operate as a key member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and evaluate trainee needs to support occupational rehabilitation.
• Co-operate with ITB staff and Peer-Mentoring Resources and liaise with other OT sections.
• Develop curricula and innovative rehabilitation interventions with Programme Development and Rehabilitation Officers, sharing knowledge and contributing to research.

Skills

CORU Registration

AOTI Membership

AOTI Accreditation

3+ Years Experience

Clinical Reasoning

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

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: 01st November 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