Senior Occupational Therapist
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Disability Network Team in Carlow. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a family-centred service supporting children and young people with complex needs within a collaborative interdisciplinary framework.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist:
- Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children and young people with a range of developmental and functional needs.
- Lead and support best-practice OT service delivery within the CDNT.
- Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and other professionals to create and implement individualised intervention plans.
- Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and team-based initiatives.
- Provide supervision and support to junior staff and students as required.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and participate in case reviews and team meetings.
Requirements for the Occupational Therapist:
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- CORU registration.
- A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience, including experience working with children or disability services.
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a dynamic interdisciplinary team environment.
- Experience in supporting junior staff or students is an advantage.
Benefits
- Work within a supportive, family-centred CDNT structure.
- Opportunities for ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
- Competitive salary aligned with HSE pay 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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