Senior Occupational Therapist
Senior Occupational Therapist
Our client in an acute setting is inviting applications from experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapists to join their growing Occupational Therapy Department. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, patient-focused team working in a large academic teaching hospital that is part of their Healthcare Group.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across their acute inpatient and/or specialist services, supporting patients with complex medical, surgical, neurological, or psychosocial needs.
Whether your experience lies in acute care, rehabilitation, discharge planning, or specialist intervention, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention to patients across acute and/or specialist settings (e.g., medicine, surgery, neurology, orthopaedics, or mental health)
- Manage a complex caseload with autonomy and sound clinical reasoning
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic care
- Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff, students, and assistants
- Contribute to quality improvement, service development, and audit initiatives
- Engage in ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
Essential Requirements:
- CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
- A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
- Relevant clinical experience in acute hospital or specialist services
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and support service efficiency
Desirable Experience:
- Previous work in an acute care setting or with specialised populations (e.g., stroke, orthopaedics, oncology, mental health)
- Experience with discharge planning, functional assessments, and adaptive equipment
Benefits:
- Be part of a leading academic teaching hospital
- Work in a supportive and progressive therapy department
- Access to CPD opportunities and multidisciplinary education
- Convenient location with strong public transport links
- HSE salary scale and pension scheme (where applicable)
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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