Senior Occupational Therapist – South Dublin

Allied Health/Nursing; Shankill; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment, in partnership with the client, seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist for a community-based Adult Primary Care Team in South Dublin. You will assess and support adults 18+ to maintain independence, working within a MDT and visiting clients at home as required.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, individualised plans, and collaboration with other professionals to improve quality of life. CORU registration is required or eligibility.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical reasoning

Care planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist – South Dublin

Contract:

• South Dublin
• Health and Social Care Professionals
• €65,197.00 – €76,676.00 per annu

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment in partnership with our client 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:

Duties:

• 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:

• 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.