Senior Occupational Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Longford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing seeks an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join an Adult Mental Health Service in Longford. The role focuses on supporting adults with mental health difficulties to regain independence and daily functioning within a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans and deliver therapies aimed at recovery, participation and quality of life in the community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with CORU registration or eligibility.
• 3+ years post-qualification clinical experience in mental health is required.
• Experience working with adults in mental health services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OT assessments for adults in mental health services.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support recovery and daily functioning.
• Deliver interventions focused on daily living skills, meaningful activity and community participation.
• Support service users in establishing routines, coping strategies and practical skills.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers and MDT members.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, reviews and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold high professional standards.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and contribute to service development at Senior Grade level.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Teamwork / MDT collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join an Adult Mental Health Service in Longford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior OT to support adults experiencing mental health difficulties, helping them improve their independence, daily functioning and overall quality of life.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), delivering evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to each service user’s needs. You will play an important role in promoting recovery, meaningful activity and participation in everyday life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for adults accessing mental health services.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans to support recovery, independence and daily functioning.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions focused on daily living skills, meaningful occupation and community participation.
• Support service users in developing routines, coping strategies and practical skills to enhance their wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers and other members of the MDT.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, reviews and discharge planning where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure high standards of professional practice.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to colleagues and contribute to service development at Senior Grade level.

Requirements

• 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.
• Relevant experience working with adults within mental health services.
• Strong clinical assessment, intervention and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider clinical team.

What's on Offer?

• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
• The chance to work within a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• A rewarding role focused on recovery, rehabilitation and promoting independence.
• An opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise within adult mental health services.

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