Senior Occupational Therapist

Allied Health/Nursing; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in South Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join an Adult Primary Care Team. The role focuses on supporting adults 18 and over to maintain independence through clinic and home-based assessments and interventions.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver client-centred care, develop tailored treatment plans, and lead on aspects of service development at Senior grade. A car is often required for domiciliary visits.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy with CORU registration eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification clinical experience.
• Experience with adults in community or primary care settings.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessments and interventions for adults in primary care.
• Assess daily living activities and promote independence.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Recommend equipment and home adaptations to support safe living.
• Carry out home visits and domiciliary assessments as required.
• Collaborate with the MDT and maintain high standards of practice.
• Contribute to service development and provide guidance at Senior Grade level.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Care planning

Home visits

Community OT

Education

Bachelor/Master in Occupational Therapy

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join an Adult Primary Care Team based in South Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior OT to work within a community-based healthcare service, supporting adults aged 18 and over to maintain and improve their independence, functional ability and overall quality of life.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing occupational therapy assessments and interventions in both clinic and community settings, including clients’ homes where required.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist:

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults within a primary care setting.
• Assess functional abilities and identify appropriate supports to promote independence in daily living.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on clients’ needs and goals.
• Recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations and strategies to support safe and independent living.
• Carry out home assessments and domiciliary visits where required.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other community healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure high standards of professional practice.
• Contribute to service development and provide clinical guidance and support where appropriate at Senior Grade level.

Requirements for the Occupational Therapist:

• 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 adults in a community, primary care or relevant clinical setting.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Access to a car is required, as the role may involve community and domiciliary visits.

What’s on Offer?

• An opportunity to work within a community-based adult healthcare service.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to clients’ independence and quality of life.
• Collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team.
• A rewarding opportunity to further develop your clinical experience within Adult Primary Care.