Senior OT – Later-Life Mental Health & Seating

Medforce; Leinster; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver specialist OT services for older adults with Psychiatry of Later Life needs at the Cluain Lair Unit, Mullingar. The role focuses on seating and specialist equipment assessment within a complex ageing mental health population.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, conduct comprehensive OT assessments, support care and discharge planning, and contribute to CPD and service development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with CORU.
• Significant post-qualification experience as an OT with seating and equipment provision.
• Experience in completing functional assessments for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for older adults with Psychiatry of Later Life needs.
• Lead seating and equipment assessments including seating prescription and adjustments.
• Complete functional assessments to inform care and discharge planning.
• Plan and deliver individual and group OT interventions for Psychiatry of Later Life.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary mental health team and liaise with carers.

Skills

Seating assessment

Functional assessments

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

CORU registration

Job description

Medforce is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver specialist OT services for older adults with Psychiatry of Later Life needs at the Cluain Lair Unit, Mullingar. The role focuses on seating and specialist equipment assessment within a complex ageing mental health population.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, conduct comprehensive OT assessments, support care and discharge planning, and contribute to CPD and service development.