Senior Occupational Therapist - Older Persons (Part-Time)

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross, Dublin, seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist (Older Persons) to deliver a high-quality OT service to frail older adults with complex needs. The post offers 0.5 WTE (17.5 hours per week) in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, with clinical leadership responsibilities and opportunities for service development.

The role requires CORU registration, 3+ years post-qualification experience (at least 1 year in Older Persons Services), and a driving

Qualifications

• Be registered on CORU or satisfy Section 91 requirements.
• 3+ years post-qualification clinical experience, with ≥1 year in Older Persons Services.
• Desirable: Full driving licence.
• Desirable: membership in relevant professional bodies.
• Desirable: supervision of staff and involvement in audits

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality, person-centred OT service to older adults with frailty and cognitive decline.
• Provide clinical leadership and drive service development initiatives.
• Supervise Staff-Grade Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants, and students.
• Collaborate with MDT to meet service objectives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Older Persons care

Occupational Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CORU registration

Job description

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross, Dublin, seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist (Older Persons) to deliver a high-quality OT service to frail older adults with complex needs. The post offers 0.5 WTE (17.5 hours per week) in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, with clinical leadership responsibilities and opportunities for service development.

The role requires CORU registration, 3+ years post-qualification experience (at least 1 year in Older Persons Services), and a driving