Occupational Therapist
We are currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Occupational Therapists to join the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Westmeath.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary paediatric disability service providing Occupational Therapy supports to children and young people with a range of developmental, physical, and complex needs.
The successful candidates will work in a family-centred model, supporting children to achieve their functional goals and maximise independence in daily activities across home, school, and community settings.
Key Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapists:
- Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children with developmental, physical, sensory, and neurological needs
- Manage a varied paediatric disability caseload within a CDNT setting
- Develop and implement individualised intervention plans and goal-setting programmes
- Support children with:
- Fine and gross motor development
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Self-care and independence skills
- School participation and classroom engagement
- Play and social development
- Recommend and advise on assistive equipment, seating, and environmental adaptations
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, and multidisciplinary team members including SLT, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, and Nursing
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical supervision, and service development initiatives
Senior Grade Responsibilities (in addition to above)
- Manage complex clinical caseloads
- Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff and students
- Lead and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Support clinical governance within the OT service
- Provide leadership within the multidisciplinary team as required
Requirements for the Occupational Therapists:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- CORU registration
- For Staff Grade: relevant clinical or placement experience
- For Senior Grade: minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
- Paediatric and/or disability experience desirable
- Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience within CDNT, primary care, or disability services
- Experience with sensory integration, assistive technology, or complex disability presentations
- Full driver’s licence and access to own transport
What’s on Offer
- Competitive HSE-aligned salary
- Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary CDNT team
- Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development
- Opportunity to work within a well-established paediatric disability service
- Valuable experience in community-based paediatric care
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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