Senior Occupational Therapy
Senior Occupational Therapist
Medforce Recruitment is delighted to partner with the HSE to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist for a Primary Care Adult Service in Galway. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about community healthcare and supporting adults to maintain independence and function in their daily lives.
About the Role:
You will provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to adult clients with a wide range of needs, working in collaboration with families, carers, and a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The role is community-based and offers the chance to work holistically across various physical, cognitive, and social challenges affecting clients’ everyday functioning.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist:
- Deliver individualised assessments and goal-driven interventions in a community setting
- Support clients with physical, neurological, or age-related difficulties
- Complete home visits, environmental assessments, and equipment recommendations
- Collaborate with GPs, public health nurses, physiotherapists, and other primary care professionals
- Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff and students
- Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements for the Senior Occupational Therapist:
- CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential)
- Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in adult primary care or community settings
- Strong knowledge of functional assessments, adaptive equipment, and client-centred practice
- Excellent communication, documentation, and teamworking skills
- Full driver’s licence and access to own transport (community travel is required)
What’s on Offer:
- HSE-aligned Senior Grade salary
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
- CPD support and regular clinical supervision
- Be part of a progressive, community-focused team
- A rewarding opportunity to improve lives in your local community
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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