Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities

Allied Health/Nursing; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Ireland seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, person-centred OT services to adults with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities within an Adult Disability Team.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support service users in achieving independence, participation, and quality of life. CORU registration and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (CORU-recognised).
• CORU professional registration and 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in adult disability services or hospital MDT setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive OT assessments for adults with complex needs.
• Develop and review individualized intervention programmes.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and therapy assistants.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in MDT meetings.
• Contribute to discharge planning, safeguarding, and risk assessments.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

CPD

Risk assessment

Education

OT degree (CORU eligible)

Tools

CORU registration

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities

The Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities will provide high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy services to adults with physical, intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities within an Adult Disability Team. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support service users in achieving optimal independence, participation, and quality of life.

Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities

• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for adults with complex disability needs.
• Develop, implement, and review evidence-based individualised intervention programmes.
• Support clients in areas including self-care, daily living skills, mobility, sensory needs, communication supports, and vocational/leisure activities.
• Provide specialist advice and recommendations on assistive technology, seating, environmental adaptations, and housing needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and community agencies to promote continuity of care.
• Contribute to discharge planning and integrated care pathways.

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to junior staff, students, and therapy assistants.
• Actively contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and policy implementation.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and hospital standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences, and family meetings.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain CORU registration.

• Prioritise and manage a caseload efficiently, using agreed referral and triage systems.
• Contribute to waiting list management, risk assessment, and safeguarding processes.

Requirements of Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU).
• Professional registration with CORU.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification clinical experience

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary team setting.
• Training in specialist areas such as sensory integration, seating and postural management, or assistive technology.
• Experience in supervision, service development, or quality improvement initiatives.

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