Senior Occupational Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead person-centred assessments and tailored interventions for individuals with intellectual disabilities, aiming to promote independence and meaningful community participation.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans, supervise colleagues, and contribute to service development while upholding professional standards and accurate records.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration, or eligibility for CORU registration.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification clinical experience (Senior Grade).
• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently within a wider clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive OT assessments for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans to promote independence.
• Assess functional abilities and identify supports, equipment and environmental adaptations.
• Support development of daily living skills, sensory regulation and meaningful engagement.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and MDT.
• Contribute to individual support plans and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Promote person-centred care, inclusion and participation in the community.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to colleagues and contribute to service development at Senior Grade level.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join an Intellectual Disability Service based in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior OT to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in developing their independence, enhancing their daily living skills and participating meaningfully in their communities.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will provide person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to each individual’s needs, abilities and personal goals. You will also contribute your clinical expertise to support high-quality service delivery and promote positive outcomes for service users.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans to promote independence and participation in daily activities.
• Assess functional abilities and identify appropriate supports, equipment and environmental adaptations.
• Support the development of daily living skills, sensory regulation and meaningful engagement in activities.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to individual support plans and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Promote person-centred care, inclusion and participation within the community.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• 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.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment, intervention and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation 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 individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• The chance to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• A rewarding role focused on promoting independence, inclusion and quality of life.
• The opportunity to develop your clinical expertise within intellectual disability services