Senior Occupational Therapist
Senior Occupational Therapist
Medforce Recruitment is delighted to partner with an established Adult Disability Service in Navan to recruit a 0.8 WTE Senior Occupational Therapist. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work within a community-based, multidisciplinary team supporting adults with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities.
As a Senior OT, you will use your clinical expertise to promote independence, enhance functional outcomes, and improve quality of life for clients with a range of complex presentations.
Role Overview:
This is a community-based role providing specialist OT intervention to adults across the lifespan. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and will also have a strong focus on client-centred care, environmental adaptation, and the promotion of meaningful participation in daily life.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist:
- Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and reports
- Deliver goal-oriented interventions across physical, sensory, and ID needs
- Provide home visits, environmental assessments, and equipment recommendations
- Collaborate with MDT colleagues including physiotherapy, SLT, nursing, psychology, and social work
- Support care planning, family liaison, and advocacy for service users
- Supervise junior OT staff and students
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects
Requirements for the Senior Occupational Therapist:
- CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential)
- Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience (ideally in disability or community settings)
- Experience working with adults with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teamworking skills
- Full clean driving licence and access to transport (community travel involved)
What’s on Offer:
- 0.8 WTE role (flexible working days/hours available)
- HSE-aligned Senior Grade salary
- Supportive, well-established MDT
- Access to regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities
- A chance to make a real impact in the lives of adults with disabilities
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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