Senior Occupational Therapist
Senior Occupational Therapist
We are currently recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated team delivering acute care to older adults in Donegal. This role is based within a specialised Older Person Unit, focused on rehabilitation, recovery, and supporting independence in later life.
About the Role:
As a Senior OT, you will provide advanced clinical care to older adults in an acute setting. You’ll play a key role in functional assessment, discharge planning, and enabling older patients to maintain independence and quality of life. You’ll also contribute to service development, clinical leadership, and mentoring of junior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist:
- Deliver timely, person-centred OT interventions in an acute care setting
- Lead on discharge planning and liaise with families, community services, and MDT colleagues
- Provide supervision and support to staff and students
- Contribute to clinical audits, service development, and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements for the Senior Occupational Therapist:
- CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience (including work in acute, geriatric, or rehab settings)
- Strong assessment and discharge planning skills
- Excellent communication and team-working abilities
Desirable:
- Experience in manual handling, equipment prescription, or cognitive assessments in older persons
- Leadership or quality improvement experience
What’s on Offer:
- Supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
- A meaningful role in enhancing care and outcomes for older adults
- Salary in line with HSE scales
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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