Senior Occupational Therapist

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join an Adult Primary Care Team in South Dublin, Ireland. You will deliver assessments and interventions for adults 18+ in clinic and home settings, working within a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and quality of life.

The role requires CORU registration (or eligibility), a recognised OT degree, and at least three years of post-qualification experience in community or primary care.

Qualifications

• Recognised Qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with CORU or eligibility for registration.
• Minimum of three years’ post-qualification clinical experience in line with Senior Grade.
• Experience working with adults in community, primary care or relevant setting.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Access to a car for community/domiciliary visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults in primary care.
• Assess functional abilities and promote independence in daily living.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Recommend equipment and adaptations to support safe living at home.
• Conduct home assessments and domiciliary visits as required.
• Collaborate with the MDT and other community professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold professional standards.
• Contribute to service development and provide clinical guidance at Senior Grade level.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical reasoning

Care planning

Communication

Teamwork

Driving/Travel

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

CORU registration or eligibility

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.